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Legislative action highlights in State House and Senate
The General Assembly actions include a one cent gasoline tax increase with proceeds split to a half cent for the state, a $16.5 million cut to the Highway Division, and a requirement for motorists to show paid personal property taxes before renewing licenses. Other measures: $30 million for 6,000 acres for an Atomic Energy Commission project, abortion law study commission, ethics and public employer laws, expanded legislative salaries, and gun control bills. Also approved ballots for scholarships, a 70 per pupil state aid increase, and a toll road unit for up to 800 miles. Funeral services announced for three-year-old Jimmy Jacques in Herrin with details for visitation and attendees.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Atom Smasher
Weston
Vocational, Education and Rehabilitation Department
Mental Health Department
Horshoe Lake
Legislative Commission
Illinois Crime Commission
Cook County Board of Commissioners
Secretary of State