Cullerton’s advice to new Senate president: Unify
— January 19, 2020SPRINGFIELD — The outgoing leader of Illinois’ Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position — “bring everyone together.” Chicago Democrat John Cullerton…
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Illinois legislation would reward creation of affordable housing
— July 29, 2019Legislation is pending in the Illinois Senate that would provide property tax incentives for creating “affordable” rental units. Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) has…
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Poll shows increasing cigarette tax by $1 has some statewide support
— May 11, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said he wants to raise the state’s usage tax on tobacco products. In a proposal supported by anti-smoking advocacy groups,…
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Democrats blame Rauner for ‘grand bargain’ budget fizzle
— March 7, 2017The Illinois State Senate’s “grand bargain” budget bills sputtered out March 1 when senate leaders refused to call seven of the 12-bill package meant to hammer out a budget for…
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Secretary of state wants protection of undocumented immigrants made law
— July 19, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Illinois’ secretary of state is pursuing legislation to codify the office’s long-held policy of not giving federal agencies full access to its database of driver’s…
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House passes bill to raise tobacco purchase age to 21
— March 15, 2019SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers on March 12 successfully passed a bill through the House raising the age to purchase tobacco products to 21. The legislation moves to the Senate for a vote…
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