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

By Angela Underwood | 6 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.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rezin rallies for special needs students who were sent to out-of-district school

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) never wants to see what happened with a recent school district abandoning special education students occur again.

From Chambana Sun

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 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 | 7 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 Illinois Valley Times

Rezin introduces family and friends during Senate floor debate

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) had some very personal guests with her during the May 30 Senate floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would give AG more power pulled off House floor

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A bill giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more power was postponed for consideration after only passing by two votes.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 7 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 | 7 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 | 7 years ago

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

From Will County Gazette

Batinick questions price tag of fire chief training bill

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) questioned the cost of a bill that would increase the amount of training fire chiefs are required to have.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 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 Chambana Sun

If governor gives nod, teachers' salaries will rise $8,000 in 4 years

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Raising teachers’ salaries almost $8,000 in four years could be become law if Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees.

Failed bid to change appointed Fox Metro Water board was a political move, Wheeler says

By Angela Underwood | Jun 7, 2018

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said a Democrat-sponsored bill that passed both chambers of the General Assembly before being vetoed by the governor was nothing more than a power grab.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Oberweis rejects blatant special-interest bill

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) hates the idea of special-interest legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

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

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

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

From McHenry Times

Despite opposition from Illinois State Rifle Association, gun licensing bill sent to Gov. Rauner's desk

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

It is still unclear whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act into law.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Minimum age to purchase tobacco products in Illinois now in the hands of the governor

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner approves SB 2332, the minimum age to purchasing tobacco in Illinois will rise from 18 to 21 years old.

From Will County Gazette

Batinick points out that calculator given to him by Democrat has small subtraction sign

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was thankful for a gift that was given to him by a Democratic colleague during the May 29 House floor debate.

From Rock Island Today

GOP lawmakers question whether agency boards that control water and sewage rates should include unelected officials

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Allowing non-elected board members to control water and sewage rates is questionable, according to three GOP lawmakers.