Illinois lawmaker seeks $5,000 optometry scholarships for Illinois students
State Rep. James Fowler proposes HB4037 to award ten $5,000 annual scholarships to Illinois optometry students who study in Chicago and commit to practicing in Illinois. Funding would come from the Illinois Optometric Association and be administered by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission.
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Jim” Fowler
Charrisburg
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College of Optometry
Illinois
Chicago
Southern Illinois
Optometric Association
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Leuchtefeld
Illinois public TV plate advances in House vote
The Illinois House passed HB3713 110 to 8 to create a public television support plate. The $40 surcharge plus standard fees funds WSIU-TV equipment upgrades. future renewals would cost $27 extra. Senate action pending.
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Illinois
Illinois House
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Mike Bost
Murphysboro
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Springfield governor deflects questions over campaign corruption indictment
Gov. George Ryan says people will have to wonder if he committed any crime as his campaign committee and two aides face federal corruption charges. He refuses to comment, noting only that answers will come through investigations and trials, with no charges against him. Federal prosecutors have charged 48 others in a bribery-linked probe that began with license trades.
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Springfield
George Ryan
Illinois
State lawmakers press 75 cent cigarette tax hike plan
Health groups and advocacy organizations joined Republicans and Democrats to back a proposed raise to 1.33 per pack, aiming to curb youth smoking and boost state revenue. The plan projects about 530 million dollars annually, addressing budget strains while pledging health benefits and aid for medical costs.
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Donald L. Moffitt
Rgilson
Moffitt
Diane Hackbarth
Illinois Coalition Against Tobacco
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Hackbarth
Democrats push $420 million budget increase in Illinois
House Speaker Michael Madigan says lawmakers will vote on a budget adding 420 million to the governor's plan. Gov. George Ryan, citing an 800 million shortfall, rejected the proposal noting no new revenue or growth. Republicans accuse Madigan of political games and dereliction of duty in pressuring for a balanced budget.
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Illinois
National Organization For Women
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