Illinois senator pitches 4000 pay raise with anti lame duck clause
Republican Sen. Mark Rhoads proposes a 14 percent pay hike for Illinois lawmakers to 32000 a year, plus higher daily allowances, if lawmakers also outlaw lame duck raises. Opposition from Patrick Quinn, who argues pay raises are unearned and politically risky amid budget cuts and the Cutback Amendment uproar.
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Springfield
Illinois
Mark Rhoads
Patrick Quinn
Citizens
Rhoads
New York
California
Senate
Western Springs
Quinn
General Assembly
Two ICC nominees amid industry consumer feud in Illinois
The Illinois Senate delayed action on Gov. James R. Thompson's nominees to the Commerce Commission, Rosenblum and Stalon, as business groups led by the Illinois Manufacturers Association oppose Rosenblum while consumer groups led by SCAM oppose Stalon. They argue Rosenblum's background shows pro business bias and Stalon protects utility profits over ratepayers.
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ICC
Don Levener
Southern Illinois
Springfield
Rosenblum
Daniel W. Rosenblum
Illinois Commerce Commission
Senate Executive Appointments and Administration Committee
James R. Thompson
Charles Stalon
Illinois
Stalon
Thompson
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Commerce Commission
Commonwealth Edison Co
Dart
Senate
IMA
Southern Counties Action Movement
Max Aud
Senate Committee
Aud
Stalin
Illinois bill seeks balance on open government and privacy
Comprehensive freedom of information legislation in the Illinois General Assembly aims to increase openness while preserving privacy. Rep. Harry Leinenweber defends the measure as balancing public access and individual rights, but critics from journalism groups argue it hinders reporters and the public, with concerns over weak penalties and numerous exemptions.
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Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
Harry Leinenweber
R-Joliet
Leinenweber
Bill Miller
Illinois Freedom of Information Council
Illinois Brewers Win Tax Break Vote in Senate Committee
The Illinois Senate Revenue Committee approved a bill granting G Heileman in Belleville and Pabst in Peoria Heights $250,000 annual tax relief each. The measure would exempt 4.9 million gallons of Illinois beer from 75 percent of the state alcohol tax, with House support and gubernatorial approval required.
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Springfield
Illinois
Senate
G. Heileman Brewery
Belleville
Senate Revenue Committee
House
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