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Pritzker wins Democratic nod for governor

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

It’s official -- J.B. Pritzker is the Democratic candidate for governor despite coming under heavy fire from the press and public in recent months.

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver introduces apprenticeships bill, backs school report card proposal

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioned a school report cards bill and introduced legislation to aid apprenticeships at last week's Senate Education Committee hearing.

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver against two-year extension for Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A teacher shortage in the state had Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioning proposed legislation to give the Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force additional time to report its findings to Gov. Bruce Rauner and the General Assembly.

From Rock Island Today

House backs bill requiring gun purchases be videotaped, new dealer licensing fee despite opposition by three GOP legislators

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Reps. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) all spoke out against SB1657, a bill presented by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) on behalf of Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) that mandates that gun dealers licenses will require $1,000 fee every five years, videotaping of firearm owner's identification (FOID) card purchases and background checks for employees who sell firearms.

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver, Demmer help launch legislative Children's Health Caucus

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) and Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) have taken child health care under their wing. Working with Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) on children’s health care reform, the two GOP lawmakers kicked off the Children’s Health Caucus at a Wednesday press conference in Springfield.

From Prairie State Wire

Four GOP senators press state education board on school funding delays

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Four Republican senators made it clear to Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials how upset they were with the school funding holdup at Tuesday's Senate Education Committee hearing on the SB650 Mandate Waiver.