Resolution to study Illinois education funding adopted by Illinois Senate
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said the Senate adopted a resolution on May 14 to create an Advisory Committee on Education Funding, an idea pushed by the Senate Republicans after publishing a report in March on the education funding inequities in Illinois.
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Federal Assistance Granted for Illinois Flooding
President Obama approved Illinois’ request for Federal Assistance to help individuals in 11 counties, including Grundy, LaSalle, Will, and Kendall County. Click to find out how to receive assistance.
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Senate Week in Review: May 6-10
This week the Senate bypassed consideration of a pension measure being pushed by the House Speaker to debate the merits of a pension proposal backed by the Senate President. Other measures acted on include medical marijuana, a bill to open the state’s system of education funding up to scrutiny and a measure creating the state-based health insurance exchange.
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Senate Week in Review: April 29-May 3
Gambling expansion in the Senate and pension reform in the House were the headliners as the final month of the 2013 regular legislative session got underway during the first week of May, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said.
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Latest Flooding Information
Click for the latest flood information and updates, plus resources available to you to assist with flooding response and recovery.
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