Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Susan Rezin earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Susan Rezin was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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From Metro East Sun
Sen. McClure introduces bill for tougher penalties on pet abuse
Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is pushing a bill that would stiffen the penalties for those charged with killing or abusing a pet.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering
A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.
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From Prairie State Wire
Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'
Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'
While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.
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Manar refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Sen. Andy Manar (D-48) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Scherer refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Roll Call: Bourne votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-95) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Scherer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Davidsmeyer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Meirer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Bryant votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-115) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Manar votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Andy Manar (D-48) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: McClure votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-50) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Plummer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-54) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Schimpf votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-58) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Conservative activist urges homeowners to 'stand up and fight back' against new property tax bills
Sawyerville activist Christopher Hicks argues that legislation now being proposed in Springfield to raise property taxes in order to fund affordable housing could have a drastic effect throughout Illinois.
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Roll Call: Wilhour votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-107) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.
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Roll Call: Meirer votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Charles Meier (R-108) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.
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Roll Call: Davidsmeyer votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-100) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.