Criminal Justice
Court rules FOID card law unconstitutional
A Southern Illinois Judge has ruled Illinois’ FOID card law unconstitutional, paving the way for the Illinois Supreme Court to take up the issue. The
April 30, 2021
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Senator Terri Bryant to host appreciation card drive for local police officers
National Police Appreciation Week is May 9-15, and State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is hoping residents throughout the 58th Senate District will help send a
April 30, 2021
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Senate Republicans Call on Gov. Pritzker to Act on Independent Maps
Despite Campaign Pledge, Governor Chooses Political Insiders over Illinois Families Following weeks of continued silence from Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie
April 28, 2021
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Volunteer Fire Departments Encouraged to Take Advantage of Forestry Grants
Rural volunteer fire departments could be eligible for grants up to $10,000 through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Volunteer Fire Assistance Program. The Volunteer
April 23, 2021
Business
Senate passes state and local tax deduction bill
Small businesses in Illinois, who suffer from some of the highest taxes in the nation, stand to benefit from a state senator’s legislation to alter
April 23, 2021
Ethics
Senate Ethics Committee meets for first time this General Assembly
The 102nd General Assembly has been conducting business for four months, but the Senate Ethics Committee just met for the very first time this year
April 23, 2021
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Bryant sponsors proposal to help local municipalities
Seeking to alleviate burdens on local municipalities, State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is sponsoring legislation to free locally sourced funding from excessive regulation standards. Senate
April 22, 2021
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Preposterous Proposals at the Capitol
Included in the nearly 7,000 Senate and House bills that were filed this year are some measures that are strange, out of touch with reality,
April 19, 2021
Redistricting
Gov. Pritzker urged to testify at redistricting meeting
Earlier this week, the two Republican leaders on redistricting efforts from the Senate and House sent a letter to Gov. Pritzker, asking that he or
April 19, 2021
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Senators utilize ‘agreed bill’ list to approve non-controversial legislation
This year, just short of 2,900 Senate Bills were filed by Illinois’ 59 Senators. In an effort to meet statutory deadlines for bill consideration, the
April 19, 2021