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GOP lawmakers question whether agency boards that control water and sewage rates should include unelected officials
Allowing non-elected board members to control water and sewage rates is questionable, according to three GOP lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers
After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol
The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.
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Rauner narrowly defeats Ives; Harold to face Raoul in general election
In the end, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s sizeable war-chest didn’t buy him much comfort room in his narrow win over Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in the Republican primary.
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From Prairie State Wire
House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams
With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.
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Illinois' 72nd District state House seat could flip, Rock Island County GOP chair says
With a little love from Illinois Republicans, a Rock Island County state House race could make a difference in beating enough Democrats in next year's general election to take down longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), a county Republican official said during a recent interview.
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McCombie, Anderson visit work site of new Illinois-Iowa bridge
Rep. Tony McCombie (R- Savanna) and Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andulasia) recently got a look at the progress being made on the Dale Gardner Veterans Memorial Bridge, which will connect Savanna with Sabula, Iowa, according to a press release from McCombie.
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Bivins urges lawmakers to reduce spending amid 'grand bargain' talks
As talk of a "grand bargain" compromise to Illinois’ ongoing budget crisis continues, Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) wishes more of his colleagues would adopt the philosophy of Ronald Reagan in deciding the direction he's convinced is best for the state.
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Rauner provides budget address update
One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.
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Candidate McGuire protests Illinois mileage tax idea
Brandi McGuire, Republican candidate for House District 72, recently criticized Sen. John Cullerton’s mileage tax proposal, declaring that citizens “oppose this … government intrusion, and we will be heard.”
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Anderson crosses aisle to back arbitration bill protecting AFSCME
Sen. Neil Anderson (R-East Moline) joined Democrats in the Senate to send Gov. Bruce Rauner a bill that could steer contract negotiations between the state and employee unions to binding arbitration.
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Chicago Tribune endorses House candidate Brandi McGuire
The Chicago Tribune has endorsed Brandi McGuire for the Republican nomination for state representative in the Quad Cities’ 72nd District.
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McGuire picks up important endorsements in state rep bid
The Illinois Federation for Right to Life PAC has endorsed Brandi McGuire for the Republican nomination for state representative in the Quad Cities’ 72nd District for the 2016 primary election.
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House candidate Brandi McGuire aims to help people living with disabilities
At a time when many services to people with disabilities are being cut due to Illinois’ drawn-out budget crisis, Brandi McGuire, who is running for the state House of Representatives in the 72nd District, hopes to help Illinois citizens living with disabilities and continues to advocate for their rights.
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Rock Island candidates weigh in on efforts to solve Illinois pension crisis
Illinois' pension crisis has ignited a lot of debate about how best to solve what some have referred to as the nation’s worst pension crisis, with many placing blame on legislators.