Illinois State Senate
Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Sen. Rezin announces economic disaster declaration for Illinois, relief for small businesses
Illinois received its economic injury declaration and now small businesses across the state can apply for low-interest rate loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Rezin says politics need to be set aside 'if we're going to have our best chance of overcoming' COVID-19
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Elmhurst) is hoping lawmakers will allow science to guide them through the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
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Rezin says 'experience truly matters' in candidates in 14th District race
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Elmhurst) is hoping her uniqueness as a candidate makes all the difference in a crowded, 14th Congressional District primary field today.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal
Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week
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Rezin says it sounds like Pritzker was 'setting the stage' for another new tax in budget address
State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, walked away from Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent budget address with an uneasy feeling.
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Sen. Rezin joins bipartisan efforts to regulate student-isolation tactics
Illinois state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is calling for more oversight and better teacher training applied to the controversial use of student-isolation rooms in the state's school system.
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From Galesburg Reporter
Weaver says he is 'continuing to monitor' flood response in district
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recently took time in a social media post to assure the people of his district he is doing all he can to make sure they receive the federal assistance they are entitled to stemming from a season of historic rainfall and flooding across the state.
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From Kendall County Times
Welter, other lawmakers remember 'many contributions' of late Sen. Jerry Joyce
Illinois state Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is remembering former longtime state Sen. Jerry Joyce.
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Anger management bill passes Senate committee
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) said he was worried about funding for a bill that would give schools the option of connecting at-risk students with anger management classes during a Senate Education Committee hearing last week.
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From Prairie State Wire
Legislature overrides some Rauner vetoes, fails on others
Illinois's outgoing Republican governor saw a few of his vetoes overridden during the Fall Veto Session in Springfield and a few new laws have been passed, a QUAD city area lawmaker said in a summary recap released last week.
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Rezin wins 38th Senate District race
Republican Sue Rezin has been declared the winner in the 38th Senate District race against Democrat Heidi Henry.
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From SE Illinois News
Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act
Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.
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From Prairie State Wire
Several GOP lawmakers reject bill that would prevent state from reversing local districts' denial of charter schools
Allowing local school districts to deny charter school applications is not ideal, according to three GOP lawmakers.
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Rezin introduces cancer survivor to Senate floor
Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) was honored to have Megan Bugg at her side.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit
Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature
If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.
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From Rock Island Today
Resolution sponsored by Weaver would dedicate underpass to late reverend
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) dedicated a portion of his district to a late leader through SJR47.
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From Prairie State Wire
Senate panel backs measure allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds
A proposal that would allow medical marijuana to be administered to students on school property is closer to becoming law in Illinois.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois school administrators fearful over lack of funding due to pension debt
Springfield District 186 Superintendent Jennifer Gill is admittedly frightened over her district's lack of funding.
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From Prairie State Wire
Senate backs bill to end longtime governor's office budget practice
The practice known as offshoring, in which salaries of some government employees are paid out of other agencies’ budgets, is closer to becoming a practice of the past in the governor’s office following actions in the Senate on May 3.