Illinois State Senate
Recent News About Illinois State Senate
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Harriss: Senate Democrat appointment tainted by Chicago swamp
“Voters are going to have the final say in November and there is a very stark contrast between what I stand for and what the Chicago Elite have planned," Harriss said.
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Harriss congratulations Crowe on U.S attorney appointment
Erica Conway Harriss, the Republican Senate candidate for the 56th District and a sitting Madison County Board member, will now face an unknown opponent in the general election.
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Plummer announces run for 55th Senate District
Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) added his name on the ballot for re-election for the Illinois State Senate’s 55th District in the upcoming June 28 Republican primary.
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Bryant: 'Labor and business are not in support of the bill as it’s written'
Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said she’s not supporting Senate Bill 2803, which will allocate approximately $2 billion to manage the state’s unemployment insurance.
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Turner: 'We must work to improve access to quality care in rural Illinois'
State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) is promoting Senate Bill 3017 to bring medical professionals to rural areas.
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McClure: 'I'm going to have a long-term view when I vote on the budget'
Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently unveiled his proposed budget for fiscal year 2023. It totals $112.5 billion with $45.5 billion in spending from the state’s general fund. This accounts for a 3.4% decrease from last year.
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McClure votes against appointment; 'I think he’s very qualified in every other capacity'
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) has recently voted against former Rep. Daniel V. Beiser's appointment to the Illinois Racing Board.
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McClure introduces bill to allow DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) spoke from experience when recently discussing legislation to allow Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers more flexibility in protecting themselves while on the job.
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McClure bill allows DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) recently introduced legislation that would allow Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employees to carry pepper spray for defensive purposes if ever caught in dangerous circumstances while on duty.
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McClure opens office in Chatham
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has announced he’s running to represent the newly drawn 54th District in the 2022 election, but he hasn’t forgotten his current constituency in the 50th District.
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Bryant announces new FOID kiosks available from Illinois State Police
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is spreading the word about the Illinois State Police opening three regional FOID kiosks to assist people with limited internet access with their FOID applications.
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Bryant hosts Youth Advisory Council: 'Each of them have a voice in the process'
More than 30 high school students from 16 schools across the 58th Senate District attended State Sen. Terri Bryant’s (R-Murphysboro) first-ever Youth Advisory Council at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale on Dec. 7.
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Bryant calls out IDPH for waiting until day before Thanksgiving to issue guidance on visiting care facilities
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is blasting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for waiting until the day before Thanksgiving to issue guidance on visiting long-term care facilities across the state.
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Turner encourages community to donate used cell phones for soldiers
State Sen. Doris Turner is doing all she can to make sure soldiers stay connected this holiday season.
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Plummer voices concern over Illinois' overspending
Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) took to Facebook early Tuesday to share a desperate message: Illinois is hemorrhaging money.
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Bailey: Government shouldn't interfere with 'decisions that should be between an individual and their doctor'
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) sees recent legislation signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker as an attack on personal freedoms.
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Bryant: 'Any attempt to weaken this protection of moral convictions or religious beliefs must be stopped'
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is fighting proposed changes to the Healthcare Rights to Conscience Act in the name of equality.
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Bryant: 'It becomes very hard to understand why we aren't prosecuting or why we release them early'
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) was looking to set the record straight on the state’s rising violent crime rate at a Republican Senate Caucus press conference.
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Bryant opposes effort to repeal parental notification act: 'This will not fix child abuse'
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) argues the effort to repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (PNA) of 1995 is taking away parental rights.
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McClure: 'Where are we on these secret meetings that are taking place?'
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) is demanding answers about a secret panel reportedly to have been put together by Democratic leaders that is now making decisions about the state’s legislative makeup.