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Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Spain: 'Now here you are making further changes to rig the rules of the game'
Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), said a campaign finance bill will only "rig the rules" and make it easier for the Democrats in the next election.
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Stoller: 'Delaying action doesn't solve our problems'
While discussing a bill to provide tax breaks on groceries and gasoline on April 9, Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) spoke out on the Senate floor about the state's debt and how inflation will affect interest rates.
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Tracy recognizes Women's Veterans Day: women have 'given the great sacrifice'
Sen. Jil Tracy wants women veterans to be recognized for their actions.
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Tracy: Unfilled legislator inspector general post 'a disgrace to the people of Illinois'
State Rep. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says the GOP is digging in its heels anew against corruption in Springfield following Legislative Inspector General's recent resignation.
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Pritzker 'completely broke his promise to the people of Illinois': Stoller denounces decision to sign new legislative district maps
Illinois Republicans are accusing Gov. J.B. Pritzker of breaking his pledge to veto any unfair legislative redistricting maps when he signed the new district maps submitted by House Democrats at last week's General Assembly.
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'Transparency' an issue in new voting Legislation in Illinois
State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) sponsors a legislation that proposes county boards or county boards of commissioners for small counties be given the power to dissolve their election commissions.
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Pritzker lets Illinois legislators jump the vaccination line, but some Republicans vow to wait their turn
After Gov. J.B. Pritzker moved the state's legislators to the front of the line for the COVID-19 vaccine, Republican lawmakers who don't otherwise qualify for Phase 1B said they would wait for those who need the vaccine to get it first.
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William Brady earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
William Brady was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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James Durkin earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
James Durkin was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Weaver calls on Congress to give ComEd's $200 million fine to Illinois ratepayers
State Sen. Chuck Weaver has co-sponsored a resolution urging Congress to "return" the $200 million ComEd fine back to Illinois.
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With Madigan allegations, state House Republicans demand governor call a special session on ethics reform
House Republican want Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker to call a special session of the General Assembly on ethics reform after hearing House Speaker Michael Madigan is under a federal investigation on relations with ComEd.
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Rep. Butler disagrees with Pritzker's COVID-19 policies
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is calling for Gov. J.B. Pritzker governor to stop attempting to enforce certain COVID-19 policies.
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Neil Anderson earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Neil Anderson was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Norine Hammond earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Norine Hammond was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Grant Wehrli earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Grant Wehrli was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Avery Bourne earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Avery Bourne was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Thomas Demmer earns $88,700 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Thomas Demmer was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Dale Righter earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Dale Righter was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Susan Rezin earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Susan Rezin was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Keith Wheeler earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Keith Wheeler was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.