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Illinois gun ban bill advances, poised to pass before end of lame-duck
Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a proposed ban on future sales of certain semi-automatic guns and magazines with more than 12 rounds.
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More than 180 new laws to take effect in 2023
On New Year’s Day, dozens of new state laws will take effect in Illinois. Some are minor technical changes to state law, some are major overhauls. Keep reading to find out what changes are in store for Illinoisans in the New Year.
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Rep. Meier meets with Consulate General of Israel
State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) of the 108th House District met with the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest in order to create a relationship to expand trade between Illinois and Israel.
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Haine on subcircuit challenge: Litigation resulted in important clarification for subsequent retention elections
While the Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to review a challenge to the subcircuit law that upended judicial elections in Madison County, State's Attorney Tom Haine said the county still won some significant victories over the course of the near-year long battle.
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'Truth in Politics' bill would criminalize 'false' political advertising; Plummer calls it an assault on free speech
A bill that criminalizes "libel and defamation" in Illinois political advertising has State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) calling the proposal an attack on the right to free speech.
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'Revenue drain': Republican officials, legislative candidates discuss SAFE-T Act's unfunded mandates
Illinois Republican leaders and legislative candidates joined to discuss the financial implications and safety concerns of the controversial SAFE-T Act, saying unfunded mandates could force local governments to reduce safety services and increase taxes.
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Harriss: SAFE-T Act overhauls criminal justice system with unfunded mandates
Republican candidate for Illinois Senate District 56 and Madison County Board member Erica Harriss provided some insight on the hidden costs the new SAFE-T Act could impose on Illinois residents through unfunded mandates.
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Haine responds to Pritzker, offers help to correct problems with SAFE-T Act
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine on Wednesday sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker, saying he is willing to work with the governor to correct problems with the SAFE-T Act before it takes effect Jan. 1.
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Amendment 1 will increase property taxes, give unions 'virtually unlimited power,' critic says
Opponents of a November ballot measure dubbed the "Workers' Rights Amendment" say it's a property tax hike in disguise that would give government unions virtually unlimited bargaining power as a constitutional right.
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Meier co-sponsors bill to repeal SAFE-T Act; Haine: SAFE-T Act is the 'greatest jailbreak in Madison County'
Republican State Rep. Charlie Meier co-sponsored a bill (HB4497) intended to repeal the “anti-public safety law,” SAFE-T Act, which will eliminate cash bail and release half of Madison County inmates awaiting trial.
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Elik recognized as Champion of Free Enterprise for support of economic opportunity
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) recently earned recognition for her work to support economic opportunity and free enterprise in Illinois.
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Meier recognized for promoting expansion of renewable energy in Illinois
Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was recently recognized for his support of cooperatives that promote the expansion of renewable energy across the state.
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Fourth District Appellate Court affirms Cadagin's dismissal of judicial subcircuit challenge
The Fourth District Appellate Court affirmed Sangamon County Circuit Judge Ryan Cadagin’s order dismissing a lawsuit challenging the controversial judicial subcircuit law, finding that the Illinois Constitution does not prohibit the legislature from eliminating countywide judicial elections.
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Elik calls for hearings after half of COVID-19 unemployment benefits paid to fraudsters
Illinois State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) and others are calling for immediate hearings after an audit revealed that the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) paid nearly $2 billion in fraudulent COVID-19 unemployment claims, which is more than half of the pandemic-related payouts.
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Oral arguments set June 22 in suit over Madison County subcircuit law
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine is set to argue against the new subcircuit law at the Fourth District Appellate Court on June 22.
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Elik's bill improving transportation safety for foster children signed into law
A bill introduced by State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) was signed into law on May 13, which will improve the safety of transportation for foster children.
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Democrats pass campaign finance bill targeting Republican megadonors; Public financing may be on horizon
SPRINGFIELD – Legislators who changed the state’s judicial map last year to preserve a Democratic majority on the Supreme Court passed a campaign finance law last week that could achieve the same purpose.
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IL legislation would OK 'predatory lending practices' in third-party lawsuit funding, boost costs for all, biz groups warn
SB1099, the so-called Consumer Legal Funding Act, would produce even more lawsuits, that take longer to settle, while allowing lawsuit investors to charge 18% interest rates, assessed every 6 months, to people borrowing money to fund lawsuits, business groups say
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House passes Elik's bill to improve transportation for kids in foster care
A bill sponsored by Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) that would improve the safety of transportation for foster children passed the House on March 7.
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Lawmaker wants to block Pritzker from paying staff with private dollars
(The Center Square) – Saying private dollars shouldn't be used to pay public employees, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would prevent Gov. J.B. Pritzker from paying state employees out of his pocket on top of the salaries taxpayers already pay for.