Capitol Cast: What does the energy bill do?
— September 13, 2021In our latest Capitol Cast, Jerry Nowicki and Peter Hancock analyze the massive energy overhaul bill that passed out of the House during a one-day return to session. Plus, a tribute…
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Illinois House to return this week for further energy negotiations
— September 7, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House is scheduled to return to Springfield Thursday, Sept. 9 to try again at passing an elusive energy regulation overhaul days after the governor’s…
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Inmate voting rights still on the table
— June 8, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers could take up a bill later this month that would restore voting rights to convicted offenders serving time in county jails or state or federal prisons,…
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General Assembly passes measure to limit seclusion and restraint in schools
— June 1, 2021SPRINGFIELD – A bill to phase out the use of isolated timeouts and prone physical restraint in public schools will soon be sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The Illinois House on Sunday…
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Illinois lawmakers support ban on ‘hairstyle discrimination’
— May 27, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House passed a bill Thursday, May 27 to prevent “hairstyle discrimination” in schools, sending it back to the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 817, originally…
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Energy bill talks once again derailed; plan goes back to the House
— September 1, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved an energy bill in the early hours of Wednesday morning Sept. 1, but it’s likely to change as negotiations continue in the House, which…
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Illinois Senate passes bills creating affordable housing incentives
— June 1, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed an omnibus bill May 30 aimed at creating additional affordable housing units in the state. House Bill 2621 aims to create monetary incentives…
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Bipartisan vote to ban deceptive interrogation of minors
— May 31, 2021SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House unanimously passed a bipartisan juvenile justice reform Saturday, May 29 that outlaws the use of deceptive interrogation techniques on minors. The…
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