Veto session 2017: What to watch for

10/24/2017

Members of the General Assembly have already filed motions to attempt to override some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s vetoes. Many of these are bad bills that will hurt taxpayers.

TAGS: right to work, workers compensation

Fired Cook County police officers could be back on the job due to technicality

By Brendan Bakala

10/18/2017

In a ruling that could cost taxpayers millions, a former Cook County officer who was fired for failing to disclose his criminal history will likely return to work and receive back pay.

TAGS: Cook County, Teamsters

Rauner signs bill expanding practice authority for certain nurses

By Amy Korte

09/28/2017

A new law will allow certain nurses in Illinois to practice independently of physicians, expanding health care access and affordability.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, occupational licensing

Rauner signs civil asset forfeiture reform into law

By Brendan Bakala

09/19/2017

The new law will transfer the burden of proof to law enforcement in forfeiture proceedings.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, civil asset forfeiture, criminal justice reform

U.S. House votes to crack down on civil asset forfeiture

By Brendan Bakala

09/15/2017

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers, including members of the House Progressive and House Freedom caucuses, have put forth a measure to limit the use of federal dollars in certain civil asset forfeiture proceedings.

TAGS: civil asset forfeiture

Rauner vetoes bill imposing new trampoline regulations

08/28/2017

A bill Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed Aug. 25 would have imposed new regulations and fees upon businesses to enforce trampoline safety measures.

TAGS: Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Act, Department of Labor, Elaine Nekritz, ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, regulations, Robert Martwick, Robyn Gabel, Trampoline Court Safety Fund

Phelps’ choice: $5M more for local schools or a Chicago bailout?

By Ted Dabrowski

08/16/2017

Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.

TAGS: Brandon Phelps, education, Senate Bill 1

Rauner education funding changes bring $1.4M more to Sente’s school districts

By Ted Dabrowski

08/14/2017

Defenders of Senate Bill 1 are putting a bailout of Chicago Public Schools ahead of their own local school districts.

TAGS: Carol Sente, CPS: Chicago Public Schools, education, Senate Bill 1

Illinois Senate votes to revive EDGE business tax credit program

By Brendan Bakala

08/14/2017

House Bill 162 would bring back Illinois’ Economic Development for a Growing Economy tax credit program.

TAGS: cronyism, EDGE: Economic Development for a Growing Economy, jobs, tax credits

Illinois Senate passes Chicago bailout, overrides Rauner’s amendatory veto

By Austin Berg

08/13/2017

All Senate Democrats and one Republican voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner and pass Senate Bill 1 in its original form, including a bailout for Chicago Public Schools.

TAGS: Andy Manar, Bruce Rauner, education, Illinois Senate, Senate Bill 1, veto

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Veto session 2017: What to watch for

Fired Cook County police officers could be back on the job due to technicality

Rauner signs bill expanding practice authority for certain nurses

Rauner signs civil asset forfeiture reform into law

U.S. House votes to crack down on civil asset forfeiture

Rauner vetoes bill imposing new trampoline regulations

Phelps’ choice: $5M more for local schools or a Chicago bailout?

Rauner education funding changes bring $1.4M more to Sente’s school districts

Illinois Senate votes to revive EDGE business tax credit program

Illinois Senate passes Chicago bailout, overrides Rauner’s amendatory veto

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