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Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Teacher union cash flooding two conservative House districts; 'Illinois Working' propping up GOP challengers
Efforts by teachers' unions to knock off incumbent conservatives in next week's primary election have ramped up with $260,000 targeting two House members opposed to their agendas.
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Teachers unions' spend big on GOP candidates to oust conservatives from SE Illinois House districts
Running as a write-in candidate in the 102nd House District, Republican Jim Acklin has received more than $100,000 in campaign contributions from teachers' unions - a level of support normally reserved for Democrat candidates.
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GOP candidate gets more funds from teachers' unions in six weeks than last Dem candidate did in two election cycles
The source of funds into Republican Matt Hall's campaign coffers - labor organizations - historically and predominantly favor Democrats and left-wing causes.
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Illinois State Police reorganizes 'to better meet the needs of the public'
Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R) shared some changes to the Illinois State Police patrol structure Thursday in a Facebook post.
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Severin on education: 'Our kids deserve better'
Illinois State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) discussed the purpose and importance of a 2023 working group in an interview with SE Illinois News
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'It doesn't have to be this way': Bailey urges voter participation
In a Facebook post on Monday, gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey asked other people to get engaged during this election cycle.
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Bailey wants to tackle mental health care and crime: 'The time for talking is over'
Senator Darren Bailey said he thinks it’s time to take some action with respect to mental health care in Illinois.
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'Ignoring the problem won't solve it': Niemerg wants hearings, experts from other states to tackle rising Illinois pension debt
As the state's debt to its pension fund climbs to a staggering amount, now totaling over $500 billion, several lawmakers are raising the alarm and insisting that the issue be directly addressed.
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Severin co-sponsors bill on youth suicide awareness and prevention
A bill focusing on youth suicide awareness and prevention will move to the House Floor.
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Jacobs wants different approach to 'protect current retirees' as Illinois grapples with pension concerns
Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) cannot see the logic in Democrats' potential renewed support for a progressive income tax plan, knowing voters are against such an idea.
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William Brady earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
William Brady was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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James Durkin earns $96,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
James Durkin was ranked in the 88th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Grant Wehrli earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Grant Wehrli was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Neil Anderson earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Neil Anderson was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Thomas Demmer earns $88,700 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Thomas Demmer was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Thomas Rose earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Thomas Rose was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Susan Rezin earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Susan Rezin was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Keith Wheeler earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Keith Wheeler was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Jason Barickman earns $89,500 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Jason Barickman was ranked in the 84th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.
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Avery Bourne earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Avery Bourne was ranked in the 82nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.