Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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From Prairie State Wire
Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering
A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.
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Second Amendment advocate claims proposed tax on 'assault weapons' shows lack of understanding
Peoria conservative Gary McCullough believes that a new bill to impose an additional 10 percent sales tax on so-called assault weapons is not only a misguided effort but also fruitless and wasteful.
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From Prairie State Wire
Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'
Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'
While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.
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Koehler refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Sen. David Koehler (D-46) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Gordon-Booth refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Roll Call: Walsh votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr. (D-86) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Sommer votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-88) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Unes votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Michael D. Unes (R-91) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Gordon-Booth votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Spain votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-73) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Bennett votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-106) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Brady votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. William E. Brady (D-44) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Weaver votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-37) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Tracy votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-47) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Barickman votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Sen. Jason A. Barickman (R-53) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Sommer votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-88) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.
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Roll Call: Bennett votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-106) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.
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Roll Call: Gordon-Booth votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-92) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.
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Roll Call: Hammond votes against constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Norine K. Hammond (R-93) on May 27 voted against allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.