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Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse
The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.
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Fowler defeats Forby by wide margin in District 59 state Senate race
Republican Dale Fowler soundly defeated state Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) in District 59 — unseating an incumbent who served for over 12 years — with an agenda that focused on term limits, education and jobs.
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Illinois Workforce Innovation Board develops unified plan
The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board met Feb. 25 to develop a unified state plan.
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GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility
Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.
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Illinois' fiscal, systemic descent noted in lead up to election
With the general election nearing, editorials on the poor state of Illinois government help bring into better focus what is at stake when voters go to the polls.
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Chicago Tribune endorses Fowler for District 59 state Senate seat
Dale Fowler, Republican candidate for the District 59 state Senate seat, recently received the Chicago Tribune editorial board's endorsement.
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Fowler urges ‘blue lives matter’ bill for Illinois
Dale Fowler, Republican candidate for State Senate in District 59 – Southern Illinois, recently called for increased protections for police officers, firefighters and other first responders with his “Blue Lives Matter” legislation proposal in Springfield.