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National labor law attorney: Legal marijuana doesn't give employees a 'get out of jail free card'

By Angela Underwood | 5 years ago

Since Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, national labor lawyer and legal analyst Michelle Lee Flores suggests the Prairie State began to prepare for employment law issues.

Wilhour speaks out against taxpayer-funded abortions

By Angela Underwood | Jul 17, 2018

Since winning the Republican nomination for House District 107, Blaine Wilhour has much to say about Springfield's priorities.

McMillan campaigns through heat, holiday

By Angela Underwood | Jul 5, 2018

It was a long hot weekend of campaigning in the 48th District for Republican candidate Seth McMillan.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From SW Illinois News

Bryant congratulates Pinckneyville High School on bass fishing state championship

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) joined in on a Democrat backed resolution.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

From Metro East Sun

McCarter bids farewell to Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) quoted a pop icon during his outgoing speech on the last day of the legislative session.

From North Cook News

Rooney ensures that general education credits will transfer between Illinois schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) has Illinois students' best interest in mind.

From South Cook News

Motor fuel tax bill fails to move forward

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A gut and replacement that became the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) bill stalled on the last day of the legislative session.

From South Cook News

Meier accuses Davis of lying about adolescent counseling bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) accused Rep. William Davis (D-Chicago) of lying about HB 1445, which would allow adolescents to be seen by a counselor for up to 12 sessions, instead of five, without informing their parents or guardians, it sure seemed like it.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

From Metro East Sun

Equal-pay legislation passes Senate despite opposition from GOP

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Equal-pay legislation was as unpopular in the Senate as it was in the House.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite Senate raving about $38.5 billion bipartisan budget for FY2019, the numbers don't add up

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

From SW Illinois News

Bryant introduces family during House floor debate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) introduced the next generation of lawmakers during the May 29 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.