Senate Republican lawmakers have advanced legislation to alleviate the financial burdens placed on families dealing with unforeseen property tax penalties in the wake of a loved one’s passing. Currently, even when a person has passed away, governments may still be charging their estate with interest and […]
Legislation advanced this week aims to boost workforce development efforts in Illinois by providing a comprehensive system for assessing the success of state-funded economic development programs and resources. Senate Bill 2907, filed by Senator Dave Syverson, creates the Illinois Job Training and Workforce Development Transparency Act. The […]
Ignoring concerns from Illinois’ agriculture community, environmental activists are pushing legislation that would grant the state sweeping authority over private land. The bill was proposed in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. EPA decision, which rolled back the scope of Waters of the United […]
Environmental activists are trying to score a win in Springfield at the expense of the private property rights of the people of Illinois, according to State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville). The controversy involves Senate Bill 771, which seeks to grant the state broad, sweeping authority over […]
State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) passed legislation that removes building permit fees for disabled Veterans when they need to modify their home to accommodate their disability. “Navigating the complexities of home renovations is tough enough for disabled Veterans,” said Sen. McConchie. “This legislation ensures they […]
With students from the Prairie School of DuPage watching remotely from their classroom in Wheaton, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) gained unanimous Senate approval on Thursday of a state symbol bill they worked on together. Through Lewis’ Senate Bill 3514, the Calvatia Gigantea, or “Giant Puffball” […]
Even when a person has passed away, governments may still be charging them interest and penalties on property taxes, creating significant financial issues for their heirs. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is advancing legislation to help provide relief. “Government shouldn’t be taxing and fining people who […]
Help is coming for organizations that provide affordable housing to at-risk veterans, thanks to legislation passed by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason). Her legislation unanimously passed the Senate on April 9th. The 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Act requires all new affordable housing developments to include EV-capable […]
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) passed legislation to potentially help save lives by requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at all school locations and events. “While AEDs are already required under state law to be accessible at any physical fitness facility on public […]
State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) continues his advocacy to address food deserts across the state by unanimously passing Senate Bill 3265 off the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon. “Our state is making great strides in raising awareness to the food desert problem that several of our local communities face,” said […]