Biodiesel subsidy passes in House of Illinois
The Illinois House endorsed a measure to extend gasohol and biodiesel subsidies originally set in 1990, now slated to run through 2013 if bills pass. Supporters tout lower fuel taxes boosting farmers and industry while critics question benefits to large ethanol producers. The measure passed 55 to 1 and moves to the Senate.
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Springfield
Illinois House of Representatives
Peter J. Roskam
Wheaton
Archer Daniels Midland Co
Decatur
Roskam
John M. Sullivan
D- Rushville
Sullivan
United States
Illinois House
Adeline J. Geo-Karis
R-Zion
Senate
House
Measure to remove kids from meth lab scenes passes
Springfield Illinois House approves a measure to require immediate removal of children from methamphetamine laboratories by emergency responders. Sponsored by Rep. Chapin Rose, the bill passed 116-0 and moves to the Senate, with officials saying the state takes responsibility for the child’s safety during the hazardous moment.
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Springfield
Rose
Senate
Andrew Binion
Blagojevich pushes for support of refinancing plan in Illinois
Governor Rod Blagojevich campaigns for a 10 billion refinancing bond to free funds for homeland security education and health care, tying gas mask purchases for emergency personnel to the pension plan. He argues the plan could balance the budget without deep cuts or tax hikes while facing GOP questions over bidding and potential conflicts.
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Blagojevich
Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Illinois
Pension Plan
Senate
Illinois House
Frank Watson
Greenville
Watson
Richard Goldstein
Illinois Senate passes 50 cent sale fee hike to fund West Nile fight
The Illinois Senate approved a bill raising tire sale fees by 50 cents to 1.50, directing about 3 million to county public health departments in counties with West Nile cases. The measure, applauded by sponsor Terry Link, faces House action amid questions whether funds would fund mosquito-killing or education.
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Springfield
Illinois
Illinois Senate
Larry D. Woolard
Dcarterville
John O. Jones
Mount Vernon
David S Luechtefeld
Okanville
Terry Link
Vernon Hills
Link
House
Carterville
Woolard
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