State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Ill.)
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From Galesburg Reporter
Sen. Weaver demanding new Constitutional Amendment for independent map drawing
In response to the Supreme Court ruling that the political map drawing process is not an issue for the courts to decide, Illinois Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) reiterated the call to pass a state Constitutional Amendment that will allow voters to decide who will hold the power to draw legislative boundary maps for state districts.
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Swanson joins Weaver in shooting down Pritzker tax hike
Illinois Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recently held a news conference, along with Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and several other lawmakers, to discuss the proposed tax hike by Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker.
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Weaver questions cost savings of housing kids in DCFS care in hospitals
During a recent Human Services Hearing, Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioned where the cost savings is in having kids in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) kept in hospitals far beyond what is medically necessary.
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Weaver working on next generation's career development with SB3033
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) is working on more funding for career development now and down the road.
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Weaver's bill assures no divorce penalty over life insurance
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) cleaned up some civil law language regarding insurance policies in divorce cases by introducing SB2437 during Senate debate April 11.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Weaver welcomes Richwoods champions to Springfield
Standing at the Senate floor podium, Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) was surrounded by a sea of winners – the Richwoods Lady Knights state basketball champions.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Weaver introduces apprenticeships bill, backs school report card proposal
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioned a school report cards bill and introduced legislation to aid apprenticeships at last week's Senate Education Committee hearing.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Weaver against two-year extension for Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force
A teacher shortage in the state had Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioning proposed legislation to give the Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force additional time to report its findings to Gov. Bruce Rauner and the General Assembly.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Weaver, Demmer help launch legislative Children's Health Caucus
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) and Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) have taken child health care under their wing. Working with Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) on children’s health care reform, the two GOP lawmakers kicked off the Children’s Health Caucus at a Wednesday press conference in Springfield.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
State rollback on small business fees called a win for Illinois
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R- Peoria) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said lowering limited liability company (LLC) costs is key Illinois economic growth.
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Anderson votes for one of two budget bills; Weaver opposes both
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.