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Rep. McDermed wants to see property tax relief, fair maps before she leaves state legislature
As she winds down her career serving Illinois House District 37, retiring state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) is determined to leave Springfield for the last time on a positive note.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering
A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.
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From Prairie State Wire
Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'
Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”
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Rep. McDermed: State's issues require more than just 'perky, optimistic talk' from Democratic leaders
Illinois state Rep. Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) struggled to recognize the Illinois to which Gov. J.B. Pritzker was referring in his recent State of the State address.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'
While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Republicans want House to focus on tax reform, ethics and fair maps in 2020
House Republicans in Illinois want to focus on ethics, tax reform and fair maps during the 2020 legislative session.
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GOP House Floor Leader Batinick: 'Madigan has to go – for the sake of Illinois'
Illinois Republican House Floor Leader Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) struggles to understand how Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) can distance himself from former lobbyist Mike McClain now that the House Speaker's longtime associate is under intense scrutiny over a potential rape cover-up.
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House Republicans grow increasingly frustrated with farce of a property tax task force
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) held a press conference this week to discuss the legislation's failure to make any real progress toward property tax relief.
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Rep. Batinick says voters deserve to know 97th District opponent's stance on Madigan's future
Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has one simple question he'd like answered by his 2020 opponent in the 97th District, Plainfield trustee Harry Benton (D-Plainfield).
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Connor refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Rep. John Connor (D-85) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Walsh refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr. (D-86) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Manley refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics
Rep. Natalie A. Manley (D-98) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.
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Roll Call: Butler votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-87) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Manley votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Natalie A. Manley (D-98) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: DeLuca votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-80) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Meyers-Martin votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (D-38) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Guzzardi votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-39) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Jones votes for legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Thaddeus Jones (D-29) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: McDermed votes against legalizing recreational marijuana
State Rep. Margo McDermed (R-37) on May 31 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.
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Roll Call: Manley votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax
State Rep. Natalie A. Manley (D-98) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.