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From SE Illinois News
Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act
Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.
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From Chambana Sun
Rose recognizes centenarian on Senate floor
Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) had a very special guest at his side at the May 23 Senate floor debate.
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From Prairie State Wire
Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools
Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit
Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature
If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.
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From Prairie State Wire
State Senate debates long and hard over gun legislation
After returning from a gun violence Senate Walkout on March 14 in remembrance of the month anniversary of the Parkland shooting massacre, five GOP senators had something to say about Democratic sponsored fire-arm legislation.
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Senate rushes votes on budget bills
On Independence Day, the Senate approved three bills that would increase taxes and provide $36 billion in spending for Illinois.
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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals
With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.