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Stoller bill adds Ronald McDonald House to tax checkoff program
State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) is sponsoring legislation that will add the Ronald McDonald House Charities Fund to Illinois' tax checkoff program.
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Tracy: 'Why are lawmakers not joining together bipartisanly and linking arms to get this done and do the heavy lifting that is needed?'
State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Mount Sterling) said Democratic-sponsored ethics legislation does not go far enough.
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Bill aimed at tax benefits for llinois small businesses "moves through the legislative process"
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) sponsored a bill that will let small businesses choose to be taxed as an entity rather than on their personal return is gaining support from both parties as it makes its way to the General Assembly.
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Tracy says she's 'blessed' to have her support staff on Administrative Professionals Day
State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Mount Sterling) joined her fellow GOP senators in showing gratitude to her administrative staff this week.
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Tracy: If Democrats want ethics reform 'we’ve got the ideas and we’re willing to work with them'
More than a month ago, many Illinois legislators from both parties took a united front when it comes to advocating for ethics reform in Springfield.
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Tracy calls push to repeal juvenile abortion notification law a 'slap in the face' for supporting parents
Opponents of a 1995 law that requires parental notification at least 48 hours prior to a juvenile girl getting an abortion want to see it repealed.
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Tracy: 'Our goal is to create a process where voters feel like their voices matter'
Seeing the current system of redistricting as unfair, Republican lawmakers have introduced the People’s Independent Maps Act, which would take the responsibility of drawing maps out of the hands of politicians and into the hands of a broader spectrum of citizens.
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Tracy: 'Every Illinoisan deserves to be represented in our democracy'
As Illinois state lawmakers work to redraw district maps, House and Senate Republicans are calling for reforms to make the process more fair for residents.
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Senator Jil Tracy to serve as spokesperson for 2 Illinois senate committees
Senator Jil Tracy recently announced that she has been chosen to serve as a Spokesperson for the Senate Judiciary Committee and for the Senate Environment and Conservation Committee for the 102nd General Assembly.
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Tracy named Illinois Senate Republican Whip entering new General Assembly session
The 102nd General Assembly in Illinois convened following a lame-duck session that fell short of providing real solutions in the eyes of state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy).
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Illinois State Senate Committee on Elections and Credentials met November 19
Illinois State Senate Committee on Elections and Credentials met Thursday, Nov. 19.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal
Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week
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Weaver says he is 'continuing to monitor' flood response in district
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recently took time in a social media post to assure the people of his district he is doing all he can to make sure they receive the federal assistance they are entitled to stemming from a season of historic rainfall and flooding across the state.
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From Illinois Valley Times
Anger management bill passes Senate committee
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) said he was worried about funding for a bill that would give schools the option of connecting at-risk students with anger management classes during a Senate Education Committee hearing last week.
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From Prairie State Wire
Legislature overrides some Rauner vetoes, fails on others
Illinois's outgoing Republican governor saw a few of his vetoes overridden during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield and a few new laws have been passed, a QUAD city area lawmaker said in a summary recap released last week.
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From SE Illinois News
Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act
Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.
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From Peoria Standard
Weaver praises Lady Eagles track and field team for its success on the track and in the classroom
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recognized some of his district's high school athletes.
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From Prairie State Wire
Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools
Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.
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From West Central Reporter
GOP officials fight against getting rid of prisoner co-pay
Teaching incarcerated individuals responsibility and being fair to Illinois taxpayers are key, according to Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature
If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.