State Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) emphasized the importance of 21st Century jobs and the digital divide during a recent House Economic Justice & Equity Committee meeting.

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed House BIll 5513 into law, which provides additional funds for police officers and families.

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.

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) never wants to see what happened with a recent school district abandoning special education students occur again.

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

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.

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) had some very personal guests with her during the May 30 Senate floor debate.

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) dedicated a piece of her district to longtime Coal City police chief.

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

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

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

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

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) questioned the cost of a bill that would increase the amount of training fire chiefs are required to have.

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.

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.

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

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

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

If Gov. Bruce Rauner approves SB 2332, the minimum age to purchasing tobacco in Illinois will rise from 18 to 21 years old.

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was thankful for a gift that was given to him by a Democratic colleague during the May 29 House floor debate.