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Illinois Cities Looking for Pension Relief, Restoration of Income Tax Share

Silence DoGood - February 23, 2023

According to Illinois Department of Insurance data, nearly $14 billion in unfunded liability was owed to local downstate public safety pension plans through 2020. #illinois

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‘Equitable Restrooms’ Bill Advances in House

Silence DoGood - February 22, 2023

The text of the bill states its purpose is “to promote the privacy, safety, and gender inclusivity of all Illinois residents and visitors,” and that the measure should be “liberally construed” to carry out its purpose. #illinois

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Joyce Measure to Encourage Firefighter Training

Silence DoGood - February 22, 2023

Senate Bill 1611 would create the Firefighter Training Leave of Absence Act, which would provide state employees leave from their state employment for firefighter training. #firefighters

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New Law Allows Illinoisans to Change Sex on Birth Certificate Without Doctor’s Affirmation

Nika Schoonover | Capitol News Illinois - February 21, 2023

Illinois becomes 12th state, 1st in Midwest, to allow self-attestation... #genderidentity

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Pritzker Hits the Road to Sell His Budget Plan

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - February 19, 2023

Pritzker, however, said the state is in a vastly improved financial condition than when he first entered office because Democrats who control the budgeting process have used surpluses in recent years to pay the state’s debts and pension obligations. #budget #illinois

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Illinois State Dental Society Announces Patient-Centered “More for Your Smile” Legislative Package

Silence DoGood - February 16, 2023

Other dental reform bills being introduced include regulations related to virtual credit cards, and network leasing. #dentalreform

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Senators Halpin and Joyce Announce Bipartisan Leadership on Senate Committees

Silence DoGood - February 9, 2023

This unprecedented move toward bipartisanship on Senate committees demonstrates the commitment of Senators Halpin and Joyce to finding common ground and working together to address the challenges facing Illinois. #illinoissenate

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What to Know Ahead of Pritzker’s Budget Proposal to Lawmakers

Jerry Nowicki | Capitol News Illinois - February 7, 2023

Since each budget allocates money collected over a future 12-month period, lawmakers generally base their spending proposals on economic estimates provided by the state’s two main forecasting agencies. #illinois #budget

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Republicans Continue Pushback Against Pritzker’s Consecutive Executive Orders

Andrew Hensel | The Center Square - February 5, 2023

Some Republican lawmakers have been critical of the governor's use of disaster proclamations, calling it executive overreach. #illinois

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Joyce to Bring Local Perspectives to Senate State Government Committee

admin - February 2, 2023

Joyce to Bring Local Perspectives to Senate State Government Committee (Springfield, IL) — State Senator Patrick Joyce will serve as chair of the Senate...

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