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No progress on omnibus energy bill

In addition to fixing budget errors, the Senate was called back to the Capitol June 15 to a vote on an omnibus energy bill that

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Election dates changed

Gov. Pritzker has signed a major election reform bill into law that will expand curbside voting and allow polling places in county jails for those

Criminal Justice

More burdens on law-abiding gun owners

Illinois law-abiding gun owners may soon bear the brunt of burdensome restrictions passed by the General Assembly. On June 15, the House of Representatives approved

Environment

Omnibus energy bill stalls again

When Senate President Don Harmon called Senators back to the Capitol for a one-day session on June 15, Senate Republicans were told to expect a

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Car Insurance or Bust 

Insurance companies will soon have to work with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to electronically verify motorists have valid automobile insurance. Under the new

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Trailer Plate Fees to Decrease 

Following strong public outcry, the General Assembly passed Senate Bill 58, a bi-partisan bill to save Illinois trailer owners money on their registration fees. License

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