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McDermed leads House in honoring women; Demmer's praise of Bellock draws applause
Nevertheless she persisted was the theme in the Springfield capital.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
House panel backs bill making physicals for substitute teachers optional
Substitute teachers would no longer be required to have a physical to be certified if HB4706 becomes law.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Bill on medical marijuana use in schools moves to House floor
Several GOP lawmakers discussed policy regarding the administration of medical marijuana to epileptic students during a recent hearing of the House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee.
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Proponents of youth tackle football ban using outdated information, Bolingbrook Trojans exec says
Proponents of Illinois House legislation that would ban children younger than 12 from participating in organized tackle football teams need to look at more modern research about concussions and the sport, a coach said during a recent interview
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Amid debate over youth football bill, academy official says sport's safety has improved
People advocating for an Illinois House bill that would ban children younger than 12 from joining organized tackle football teams are going after the wrong sport, the national recruiting director for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy said in a recent interview
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Proposed restrictions on tackle football is based on outdated info, youth sports group president says
Proposed legislation that would ban organized youth sports programs from allowing children younger that 12 to play tackle football is based on poor research and outdated information far more relevant to pro-players than children, the head of a Joliet-based youth sport and cheer organization said during a recent interview.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
House advances equal pay legislation despite criticism from four GOP legislators
During a recent debate on the House floor about pay gap legislation, four GOP lawmakers said the proposal will not address real wage differential between the sexes as intended.
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Straub -- and controversy -- continue to dog Durkin ahead of primary
Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub has made waves in his race to unseat House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), who has been dogged with controversy.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Harris, Wehrli question restrictions in proposed gun legislation
Reps. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) had questions regarding the transportation of firearms and issues about grandfathering during last week's House floor debate on proposed legislation to set age restrictions on firearm ownership.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill to bar children younger than 12 from playing tackle football advances in House
Reps. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) and Margo McDermed (R-Mokena) saw matters differently at a March 1 House Mental Health Committee hearing over HB4341, a bill sponsored by Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) that addresses the issue of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) by banning organized youth associations from allowing children younger than 12 to play tackle football.
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From Prairie State Wire
Bill to ban bump stocks advances after emotional debate in House
In light of the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, five GOP lawmakers fervently expressed their feelings on proposed gun legislation.
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Batinick, Wehrli question pension-funding numbers at House panel hearing
Reps. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) and Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) were not happy with the figures presented to them at a recent House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing regarding amortization and pension buyout plans.
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Focus on economic growth, control of pension crisis needed in Illinois, Batinick says
Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) isn’t hung up on having to see Gov. Bruce Rauner and Rep. Jeanne Ives together on stage together, but he would like to know more about what each of them is thinking.
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Closing College Illinois to new investors is good policy, Batinick says
The state program College Illinois is on the rocks yet again due to funding deficiencies, and Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has been keeping an eye on the situation.
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Straub criticizes Durkin and staff for 'continued lack of transparency'
Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub is calling out Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) over what he insists is a lack of transparency in Durkin's office.
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Batinick calls on College Illinois to fulfill contractual obligations
Resolving issues with the College Illinois prepaid tuition program, which closed to new investors last summer after falling $320 million short of its obligations, will not be simple, Illinois' 97th District state House representative said during a recent interview.
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Straub: Term limits are needed in Springfield
Mickey Straub feels a new IRS report detailing how more than 86,000 people left Illinois at a cost of nearly $5 billion in just a year’s time highlights the battle being waged for the soul of the state.
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Straub accuses Durkin of creating fake groups and using GOP to spread lies
Mickey Straub is accusing Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) of manufacturing news about him and using fake groups and robocalls to spread the untruths.
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Straub: "Sanctuary state" bill should be repealed
Mickey Straub is convinced local lawmakers should be following the letter of the law where the debate over the Trust Act and “sanctuary cities” is concerned.
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From West Cook News
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton endorses Mickey Straub in 82nd District race
Chicago Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton called his decision to support Mickey Straub is his run against House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) in the 82nd state House District as a “no-brainer.”