Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort)
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Sheehan on Illinois senator's misconduct charges: 'The people of the 19th Senate District deserve better'
In a recent news release, Patrick Sheehan, Republican candidate for the 19th District of the Illinois Senate, demanded that state Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park) resign due to allegations of misconduct.
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Senator Hastings continues with lawsuit to discover who distributed police report his wife filed against him
Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings has made new filings in the Rule 224 Motion he filed attempting to find out which public employee had distributed copies of the damning police report filed against him by his wife which alleged he choked her and slammed her into a door, called her a “bitch” and a “whore” in front of the children, and otherwise emotionally and verbally abused her.
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Sen. Hastings’ discrimination lawsuit settlement and gag order
We finally obtained a copy of the settlement agreement in the lawsuit where Senator Michael Hastings was sued, along with the Illinois Senate, for discrimination and harassment against Cassandra Matz, a former employee of Sen. Hastings.
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Edgar County Watchdogs: Sen. Michael Hastings settled harassment lawsuit with $100k payment to plaintiff and her attorney
In 2019, Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings and the Illinois State Senate were sued by Cassandra Matz, who was Hastings’ former Chief of Staff (See Chicago Tribune article).
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Edgar County Watchdogs: Sen. Michael Hastings resigned from Illinois Senate Democrat leadership caucus
Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings resigned from his role on the Illinois Senate Democrat Leadership Caucus on August 12, 2022.
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Hastings aims to 'reshape the transportation sector' in Illinois by courting electric vehicle manufacturing
State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) is hoping to soon be able to call a greener Illinois home.
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Illinois legislation aims to 'protect our veterans from these bad actors'
A bill has passed in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to prosecute fraudulent service providers who exploit veterans and to expand access to free care for veterans, according to a press release.
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Hastings' believes commission would 'build on our state's' tradition of athletic success
State Sen. Michael E. Hastings (R-Frankfort) recently introduced legislation in the Senate State Government Committee that creates the Illinois Amateur Sports Commission Act in an attempt to uphold the state's dedication to amateur athletics.
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Hastings: Illinois State Scholars 'persevered to emerge from global pandemic'
State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) congratulated the more than 400 South Suburban high school students were recognized for their academic achievements and won the Illinois Student Assistance Commission's 2021-22 Illinois State Scholars.
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Hastings: Allowing airline employees to use sick time to care for family is ‘the right thing to do’
Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) supported legislation that would allow Illinois airline employees to take paid leave to attend to their sick loved ones.
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Hastings shares harsh words about Quincy veterans home
Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) joined Tribune reporter Rick Pearson on the Sunday Spin Show on WGN Radio to share some harsh words about state leadership when it comes to fixing problems at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
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Senate passes budget bills; Connelly opposes
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.