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Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany JaegerThe House overwhelmingly approved three measures to shield state contracts from political influence, to shine a light on the secretive process of investigating ethical violations and to “fumigate” the state of political appointees of ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
by Jamey DunnShortly before passing the capital plan, the Senate debated a proposal that would drastically change the tax structure for the state and possibly resolve a pending lawsuit. The bill, which has been considered in different versions for the las...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany Jaeger, Hilary Russell and Jamey DunnSenate President John Cullerton said he delivered on an inaugural promise to approve a major infrastructure program this spring. The $26 billion capital program, which would rely on tax and fee increases and...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Dana HeupelProposed legislation to revise the Illinois Freedom of Information Act is significantly watered down from recommendations made to lawmakers by the Illinois Reform Commission, the state attorney general and others, according to the interim he...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
by Jamey DunnGov. Pat Quinn said today that balancing the state’s operating budget is his top priority and that the capital plan for construction projects should come only after legislators approve a spending plan. The move could be perceived as a dig a...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey Dunn and Bethany JaegerIn a pivotal step toward finalizing the capital plan, Gov. Pat Quinn met with Democrat and Republican leaders of both chambers in Quinn’s Statehouse office this afternoon.Senate President John Cullerton, Senate Minority L...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Hilary Russell A bill prohibiting texting while driving passed in the Senate after a series of amendments were added to clarify when someone could get a moving violation for using their cell phones. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Martin Sandoval, a ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
by Jamey DunnSemitrailers may soon be able to travel as fast as passenger vehicles on certain stretches of interstate in Illinois.A bill that would increase the speed limit for tractor-trailers on rural interstates to 65 miles per hour advanced through th...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany Jaeger and Jamey DunnGov. Pat Quinn tried to bolster his case for the need to raise state income taxes by describing drastic cuts — including laying off thousands of teachers and state police troopers and discontinuing health care for hundred...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Hilary RussellIllinois could move one step closer toward becoming the 14th state to authorize the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes tomorrow. Senate sponsor William Haine, an Alton Democrat, is expected to present his version of the bill that all...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany JaegerSenate Democrats and Republicans are inching closer to an agreement on at least half of the capital plan: the revenue side. Measures to raise about $1 billion of the state's share through various tax and fee increases, as well as two gami...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
The legislature is preparing for a two-week push to accomplish three major issues — the state operating budget, a major construction program and a government reform initiative — for a potential May 29 adjournment. That’s the goal, according to Senat...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Hilary RussellA bill that would prohibit texting while driving, even if drivers are stopped and the ignition is turned off, drew heated debated in the Senate today. The measure is being revised. The sponsor, Sen. Martin Sandoval, said he would call the...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Jamey DunnJack Lavin, Gov. Pat Quinn’s chief operating officer, said today that a negotiated proposal for capital plan revenue sources could be ready by next week.“Generally the framework for funding is there,” Lavin said. “We hope to have that...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany JaegerWhile Gov. Pat Quinn withdrew a proposal last week to require existing state employees and teachers pay more for their health care and pension benefits, creating a two-tiered pension system for newly hired workers is still very much on th...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
by Jamey DunnA bill that would expand gambling to help pay for new schools passed in a House committee today.The measure, sponsored by Rep. Frank Mautino, a Spring Valley Democrat, would allow establishments where liquor is served, fraternal organizations...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany Jaeger, with Jamey Dunn contributingThe proposal to build three new gambling facilities in northern Illinois (Chicago, Rockford and Waukegan) and expand existing gaming operations reemerged in a new version today. Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan De...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Hilary Russell and Jamey Dunn, with Bethany Jaeger contributingThe Illinois Senate Democrats will present their ideas about reforming state government May 18, giving them 15 days to before the legislature is scheduled to adjourn for the summer.Members ...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany Jaeger, with Jamey Dunn contributingHouse Speaker Michael Madigan wants the “fumigation” of state government to move faster than it has since Gov. Pat Quinn replaced impeached Gov. Rod Blagojevich. The speaker introduced legislation that wo...
Posted by Illinois Issues blog 2 years ago.
By Bethany JaegerRod Blagojevich is no longer governor, and it’s easy to assume that the atmosphere within the Capitol has done a 180 with two new legislative leaders and a new governor. But today’s speeches by three legislative leaders and Gov. Pat Q...
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