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Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Tipsword on SNAP payment changes: 'You may have noticed that your benefits were reduced this month'
In a March 19 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) highlighted changes coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Caulkins on medical records bill: 'I want to emphasize this is a patient-centered effort'
A bill that requires healthcare facilities or healthcare practitioners to notify a patient when their record has been altered is being discussed in the Illinois House Rules Committee.
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Rezin: 'As an Illinois State Senator, I take the responsibility to protect all citizens seriously'
In a Jan. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin spoke out against House Bill 5471.
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Turner: 'We as legislators have a responsibility to take action and protect the people who are the targets of this deadly poison'
On Nov. 15, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) and Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) held a press conference to unveil legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic.
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Turner visits back-to-school event: 'A hot day with lots of love for the community'
On Aug. 6, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) visited the Full Gospel Evangelistic Center in Lincoln during its back-to-school event.
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Turner congratulates Holder White as 'our newest Illinois Supreme Court Justice'
Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) recently congratulated Lisa Holder White, the state's newest Supreme Court justice.
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Caulkins highlights Illinois bills passed Jan. 5, 'the important issues we vote on'
Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins is calling attention to three bills that he opposed that all passed on Jan. 5.House Resolution 595 paves the way for remote voting by members on any session day.
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'Completely embarrassing': State lawmakers pass new budget at the last minute with little chance for review
According to nonprofit research organization Illinois Policy, the current Illinois General Assembly continues the pattern of questionable behavior established by former long-serving Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
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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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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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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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Norine Hammond earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Norine Hammond 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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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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Christopher Davidsmeyer earns $86,900 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Christopher Davidsmeyer 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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Daniel Brady earns $88,700 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Daniel Brady 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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Timothy Butler earns $87,000 working for the Illinois General Assembly during 2019
Timothy Butler 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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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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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.