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Vice-Pres. Pence Leaves Backlog Of Public Records Requests In Indiana
The Indiana governor's office faces a backlog of public records requests, mostly stemming from Vice President Mike Pence's tenure as governor.
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Democrats Push Workers Comp Reform Through Illinois Senate
Legislation aimed at reducing the cost of workers' compensation insurance for Illinois employers has won state Senate approval, but not the approval of most Republicans.
Gun Dealers Fear State-Regulation Bill Would Do Little To Enhance Safety
Some Illinois gun dealers say legislation that would require them to get state licenses would add a layer of regulation they don’t need and do little to keep firearms away from violent criminals.
Senate Committee Grills CMS On Building Leases
Senate Democrats continue to press Governor Bruce Rauner’s administration on several building leases in the Springfield area. The administration has entered into at least three leases worth more than the market value of the buildings.
State Committee Approves Tougher Sentences For Repeat Gun Offenders
Chicago’s police superintendent on Thursday made his second trip this year to the Illinois statehouse to advocate for a controversial bill that would imprison repeat gun offenders for up to 14 years.
Marijuana, Heroin, Cocaine: Drug Test Results Vary Throughout Illinois
The rate of positive test results for workplace drug testing is on the rise, both in Illinois and nationally. But drill down a bit and you’ll notice regional differences in which drugs are more likely to show up.
Winnebago County Sheriff Says No To An Immigrant Detention Center In The Jail
Winnebago County Sheriff Gary Caruana announced he would not go through with a controversial plan to allow the federal government house immigration detainees in his jail in Rockford, in exchange for funding to help hire officers to staff the facility.
4th Circuit Court Ruling Keeps Trump’s Travel Ban On Hold
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that President Trump's controversial travel ban should be kept on hold, maintaining a nationwide preliminary injunction that blocks the executive order from being enforced.
GOP Health Plan Would Leave 23 Million More Uninsured, Budget Office Says
The revised Republican bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act will leave 23 million more people uninsured in 2026 than if that act, also known as Obamacare, were to remain in place. The GOP bill would also reduce the deficit by $119 billion over 10 years.
School Funding Bill Clears Procedural Hurdle
Lawmakers of both parties, and even Gov. Bruce Rauner, agree that Illinois doesn't fund schools in an equitable manner. One plan earned bipartisan approval in a House committee Wednesday, clearing a procedural hurdle that positions it for possible speedy passage.
