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Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Wilcox: Body camera requirement for police likely to require tax increases
Body cameras will become a reality for police across the state as a new law places mandatory requirements on nine law enforcement agencies across Illinois.
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Curran earns perfect score from Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund
State Sen. John Curran has received a perfect score from the Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund for his votes on four animal cruelty bills this year.
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Hastings announces Christmas Casino Night campaign fundraiser
State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) is set to host a Christmas Casino Night campaign fundraiser on Dec. 16 at Georgio’s Hotel & Banquets in Orland Hills.
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Curran seeks answers regarding 'alarming appearance of a retaliatory discharge'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is pushing to get to the bottom of the theft case centered on former Illinois State Police Merit Board chief financial officer Jenny Thornley and the termination of Jack Garcia, the board's executive director.
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Rezin honors men and women of nation's military on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) took to social media to pay tribute to the men and women who are active members of or have served in the U.S. military.
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Connor's bill: Weed odor not enough for vehicle search
State Sen. John Connor (D-Crest Hill) has introduced a bill that would amend the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that the odor of burnt or raw cannabis in a motor vehicle by itself shall not constitute probable cause for the search of a motor vehicle.
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Rezin: 'Important legislation should be vetted and given proper time'
Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is hoping to break the monotony of what she’s feeling heading into another Springfield veto session.
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Curran: 'This measure brings accountability to the criminal charging process in Cook County'
State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is working to ensure that law enforcement has a fair playing field in the war on crime.
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Rezin: 'This issue goes beyond the typical pro-life vs. pro-choice debate'
Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) views her position against the repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (PNA) as taking a stand for parents everywhere.
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Rezin: Pritzker 'has broken his promise to the people of Illinois twice'
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is pointing out to voters that Gov. J.B. Pritzker can't be trusted to stand by his own words.
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Rezin praises Tangled Roots Brewing for showing at Great American Beer Festival
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is toasting the Tangled Roots Brewery following its award-winning showing in the recent Great American Beer Festival.
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Rezin: Mask mandate denies schools 'basic right of due process'
Veteran state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is speaking out against what she sees as bureaucratic overreach in the ongoing mask mandate debate.
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Curran: Due process 'missing from ISBE’s enforcement of the Governor’s executive order'
The Illinois State Board of Education’s process for punishing schools that fail to adhere to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s COVID-19 mask mandate has earned scrutiny from members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR).
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Bailey: 'Unilateral mandates from a liberal governor do not work'
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who is also running for governor, recently crisscrossed the state with a campaign message focused on a central theme.
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Rezin: Energy bill 'will preserve our nuclear fleet'
A bill that would revamp Illinois' energy sector cleared one hurdle on Sept. 1 when it passed in the state Senate after months of negotiations, and the state's top Democrat believes it could be ready for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's signature in the near future.
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Loughran Cappel: 'Real life skills ought to receive greater attention in the classroom'
State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) is celebrating having a hand in instructing students in what she sees as one of their most significant life lessons by aiding them in mastering financial preparedness.
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Sims calls student housing law 'a major bonus for not only students but community colleges as well'
Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) that has recently become law is designed to end homelessness among college students and provide them with access to affordable housing.
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Marine, veterans' advocate Kenny DeAndrea announces run for Illinois' 40th Senate District
Former Marine and veterans' advocate Kenny DeAndrea has announced his run for the 40th Senate District seat.
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Parent lashes out against CRT in Homer Glen schools: "We are not OK with this; we will not back down'
Castigating the form of instruction “as damaging to our kids,” parent and former Illinois State Senate candidate Michelle Lee is vowing to do everything she can to stop critical race theory from coming to the Homer Glen 33C school district.
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Bailey to speak at Will County event
Now running for governor, state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is set to speak at the Families of Church Carnival in Channonhon on June 6.