Metro East Sun

Rep. Bourne opposes third-party driver's ed bill

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 7, 2019

Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) spoke out in opposition of a bill that changes how third-party driver's education instructors are evaluated by public school systems.

Davidsmeyer calls on Flowers to work together on improvements to women's health-clinic legislation

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 22, 2019

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and Rep. Mary Flowers (D-Chicago) will be working together to improve a bill that involves women's health clinics.

Bourne backs bill that supports paraprofessionals

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 21, 2019

State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) recently supported a bill that allows for education paraprofessionals to retain their standing if they are let go and hired back within one year.

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Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

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Bill changing sunset on privatization of water systems passes House

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A bill that changes the sunset date on previous legislation that involves the privatization of public water systems has passed in the Illinois House of Representatives.

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McCarter, Righter differ on consolidation bill

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

Two Republican state senators differ on whether dissolving townships will increase savings or costs for taxpayers.

Senate examining antibiotic use in agricultural animals

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 3, 2018

The Illinois Senate Agriculture and Public Health committees held a joint hearing Nov. 28 to discuss a Senate bill involving the use of antibiotics in the agricultural industry.

Sen. Haine hopes to skip off to Europe funded by two pensions

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 16, 2018

State Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton), who already receives one of the most generous pensions in the state at $148,042, is retiring from the Illinois Senate with a full pension and hopes to go to Europe.

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Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

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Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

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Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.