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National labor law attorney: Legal marijuana doesn't give employees a 'get out of jail free card'

By Angela Underwood | 5 years ago

Since Illinois has become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana, national labor lawyer and legal analyst Michelle Lee Flores suggests the Prairie State began to prepare for employment law issues.

Dundee GOP's Prestia calls out Rep. Casten's comments on pay raises as 'out-of-touch elitism'

By Angela Underwood | Jun 15, 2019

Linda Prestia considers 6th Congressional District Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) to be another out-of-touch liberal Democrat elitist who cares more for his influential Washington peers than the hardworking Illinoisans who elected him.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From McHenry Times

Skillicorn introduces pages during House floor debate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) had two special pages with him during House floor debate in April.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

From SE Illinois News

Rauner to decide if he should diminish his own power related to healthcare waiver

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

It is now up to Gov. Bruce Rauner to decide if he can file a federal healthcare waiver without the General Assembly’s approval.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Pritchard praised after his final bill passes unanimously

By Angela Underwood | Jun 12, 2018

Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Sycamore) will be missed on the House floor by Rep. William Davis (D-East Hazel Crest).

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would give AG more power pulled off House floor

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill giving Attorney General Lisa Madigan more power was postponed for consideration after only passing by two votes.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Wehrli reminds House that everyone wants 'to do what is right by our veterans'

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) rebuked Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) for insinuating that Gov. Bruce Rauner did not help with the upcoming rehabilitation of the Quincy Veterans’ Home.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

From Chambana Sun

If governor gives nod, teachers' salaries will rise $8,000 in 4 years

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Raising teachers’ salaries almost $8,000 in four years could be become law if Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Out-of-state residents at IMSA rejected by GOP

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Opening up the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to out-of-state residents has some GOP lawmakers concerned.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Oberweis rejects blatant special-interest bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) hates the idea of special-interest legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite Senate raving about $38.5 billion bipartisan budget for FY2019, the numbers don't add up

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.

From North Cook News

Bill would take healthcare waivers out of governor's hands

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Postponed consideration for a health insurance bill that would strip the governor’s ability to file for a federal waiver was finalized without GOP approval during the May 29 House floor debate.