Illinois State Senate
Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Turner 'was happy to welcome the U of I men’s basketball team'
In recognition of the hard work the University of Illinois’ men’s basketball team put in as they competed in March Madness this year, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) welcomed the 2021-2022 Fighting Illini to Springfield on April 5.
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Stoller: 'We had all the money we needed to solve this problem, and we didn't do it'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is dissatisfied with the governor's decision not to pay off the unemployment insurance trust fund debt in its entirety.
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Stoller: 'We were given all of the money we needed to solve this problem ... but we didn't'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) thinks that new legislation to bring down the unemployment insurance trust fund debt will bring a tax hike on employers.
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Stoller calls for Pritzker to end 'go-it-alone' approach
As the two-year anniversary of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's first executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is calling for an end to Pritzker's emergency control.
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Barickman clarifies intent of Student Mental Health Council bill
A bill that would create a Student Mental Health Council to evaluate mental health among students, how mental health resources are being used, and the effect of COVID-19 on students' mental health was discussed on the Senate floor on Feb. 25.
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Barickman: Pritzker’s budget reflects ‘election year gimmicks’
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) likened Pritzker’s budget unveiled during his State of the State and Budget Address on Feb. 2 to “election year gimmicks that fail to address Illinois’ crushing property tax burden and rampant inflation.”
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Barickman voices opposition to bill that treats state fair differently in regards to recycling
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has come out against a bill that would treat the state fair differently in regards to recycling. The bill seeks to exempt the state fair from certain regulations that apply to recycling.
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Turner on Pritzker budget: 'One year isn't enough for relief'
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) argues it’s time lawmakers in Springfield put citizens first when it comes to the way the state does business.
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Koehler: 'This budget addresses the needs of some of the most vulnerable individuals across our state'
State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is sold on the $45 billion spending plan now being proposed by Gov. J.B. Ptitzker.
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Turner supports bill allowing DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) is pressing for legislation designed to help keep Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers safe on the job.
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Koehler draws attention to resources for Illinois residents with disabilities
State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) wants Illinois residents with disabilities to know resources are available to help.
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Stoller on Pritzker's budget: 'The reality is we still have the highest pension debt in the country'
State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) referred to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State and budget address Feb. 2 as “spiking the football” and was critical of the budget numbers laid out by the governor.
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Barickman: 'We need to restore the power and the role of voters in their democracy'
Illinois State Senator Jason Barickman shared his support last week of the "Voter Empowerment Project," a piece of legislation designed to empower voters.
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Teacher shortage data included in Tracy's weekly legislative update
State Sen. Jil Tracy used her Senate Week in Review feature on her web page to shed light on the statewide teacher shortage.
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Stoller: Amendments are 'designed to give Illinois voters a more active role in the state’s democratic process'
State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is pushing a plan he argues is intended to give voters more of a say in the direction of their government.
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Tracy: 'We find ourselves without a qualified LIG to address legislative ethics complaints'
Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says there is next to no ethics oversight for the state government.
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Turner collecting Valentines for seniors in assisted living, long-term care facilities
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) is asking 44th District residents to spread the love this Valentine’s Day season.
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Turner: Financial lifeline available to Illinois renters, landlords
Illinois Rental Payment Program offers help to families impacted by pandemic
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Tracy offers holiday safety tips, urges parents to check out 2021 Safe Shopping Guide
Illinois state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is dreaming of a safe holiday season for all and offering up safety tip reminders.
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Barickman: Pritzker is 'in place to break his promise yet again a third time with the Congressional maps'
Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is hoping Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the state’s map redistricting has finally allowed voters to see what he views as the real Pritzker.