House panel removes strictness limit on Illinois coal standards
The House Environment Committee voted 8 to 7 to strike a provision that would set Illinois sulfur dioxide limits no stricter than federal rules. Rep. Virginia MacDonald led the amendment, with IEC warning of industry lobbying to restore the clause. The Senate had approved the bill before the change.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
House Environment Committee
Illinois
Virginia MacDonald
Rmt
Prospect
Judy Groves
The
Illinois Environmental Council
IEC
Senate
Pollution Control Board
Ms. Groves
State planes used by Speaker Redmond for commuting
Illinois records show Speaker William Redmond often flew state airplanes between DuPage County and Springfield from January to April, sometimes with family aboard. He defends cost amid calls for efficiency, noting no commercial flights exist for his route and time saved is essential.
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Carol Alexander Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Illinois
William Redmond
D-Bensonville
Redmond
DuPage County
Illinois Division of Aeronautics
Rita
Mary
Meigs
O’hare
Midway
Chicago
Lake Michigan
House
Edward McBroom
Rhankakee
Thomas Hynes
Hynes
Transportation
Langhorne Bond
Sen
Philip Rock
Philip Rok
Dchicago
Kankakee
George Ryan Sr
Ryan
Michael Madigan
Arthur A. Telscer
Fran Giglio
Daniel Houlihan
Edmund Kornowicz
Madigan’s
Senate panel still split on scrapping 18 water projects
Washington AP report says a Senate appropriations subcommittee again failed to agree on President Carter’s plan to drop 18 water projects. Chairman John Stennis noted no decision today and promised another meeting early next week to decide whether to eliminate funds for the dams and related works in a $10 billion bill containing over 500 construction projects.
Carter signals possible limits on B1 production
BI critics report President Carter leaning toward at least partial production of the B1 bomber. Rep. Drinan says Carter hinted at secret information backing a case for the aircraft. Rep. Dellums notes support for at least part of the Air Force 244 aircraft fleet request. Sen. Culver remains unsure. Carter says he intends to announce his decision before month’s end.
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Washington
Carter
Robert Drinan
Dmass
Drinan
Ronald Dellums
Dcalif
Air Force
John Culver
OhIona
Illinois workmen's comp rates deemed fair overall
A Chicago RP report says Illinois insurance firms generally do not overcharge for workers compensation. It recommends a 7 to 8 percent premium decrease for administrative costs, while noting past increases of 88.3 percent over two years were justified.
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Chicago
Illinois
State Department of Insurance
Illinois Power to seek 32 million dollar rate increases
ICC Chairman Marvin Lieberman said the commission tentatively approved Illinois Power Co. rate hikes totaling 32 million dollars, short of the 42 million the company originally sought. He called the 32 million figure based on conversations that day and warned the final total could still change with future discussions.
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Bud Farrar
Lindsay-Schaub
News Service
Illinois Commerce Commission
Marvin Lieberman
ICC
Illinois Power Co
Illinois Power
Liberman
Lieberman
Illinois Board reduces school aid by 30 million dollars
The Illinois Board of Education approved a 30 million dollar cut in the school aid formula next year citing unexpected rises in local property assessments. The board also extended Chicago’s desegregation plan deadline to March 15 next year, giving nine months to comply after probation.
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Murphysboro
Carbondale
N. Illinois
Herrin
N. 16Th
Southern Ilinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
Nort
Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
12Th Street
Ilinois
Makling
Southern Ilinois
Cartondale Free Press
Herrin Dally Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Southern Illinois and Military
Southern Illinois
Springfield
Illinois Board of Education
Joseph Cronin
Carl Busby
Ridgefarm
Frederick Palmer
Markham
Chicago
72000 Workers May Get State Cost of Living Raise
About 72,000 state employees could receive a five percent cost of living raise under a bill passing Illinois House with 89 votes. A $43.5 million appropriation cleared, sending the measure to the Senate despite Republican opposition over budget funding.
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Springfield
Illinois House
House
Senate
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