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Illinois Democrats outline ethics proposals

— August 14, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Several Democratic state lawmakers called a virtual news conference on Thursday, Aug. 13 in support of ethics reforms, hours before news broke that another Democratic…

Pritzker warns of deep cuts without federal economic aid
— August 3, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday, Aug. 3 that Illinois faces the prospect of having to make deep spending cuts over the rest of the fiscal year if Congress does not pass…
Pritzker, groups prepare to battle over graduated tax amendment
— July 8, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Days after the governor donated $51.5 million of his personal fortune to a committee supporting a graduated income tax constitutional amendment, a new coalition has…
Perspectives on Progress: Demmer says GOP willing to listen to police reform proposals
— July 2, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — As the Black Lives Matter protests continue in Illinois and throughout the nation, many observers have noticed something that sets the current wave of demonstrations…
Republican begins attempt to remove Pritzker from office
— May 27, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — An Illinois lawmaker dissatisfied with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the large number of COVID-19-related unemployment claims is calling on his colleagues to support…

Republicans pressure IDES amid new fraud claims
— July 25, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Republicans on Friday, July 24 continued to pressure the Illinois Department of Employment Security to resolve issues stemming from record unemployment claims the same…
Underwood’s legislation would lower insurance premiums
— July 6, 2020

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-14th, is celebrating the passage of her legislation to lower health-insurance premiums as part of broader patient protection measures. Underwood’s legislation,…
Mendoza stands firm: No raises for lawmakers
— May 28, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The complexities of Illinois’ legislator pay laws were on display again this week as the state’s comptroller insisted in a video message that there will be no raises…