Senate backs buying club to cut drug costs for seniors
The Illinois Senate sent House Bill 209 to Gov Blagojevich without debate. the measure would create a state sponsored drug buying club for seniors and the disabled with $25 annual eligibility, fees at $3.50 to $4.25 per purchase, and potential $700 million in savings. The House already passed it unanimously.
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Prison budget tweak restores captains pay in Missouri bill
Springfield lawmakers shifted 17.3 million in the prisons budget to restore pay for 240 captains cut from Gov Blagojevich budget. Rep Charles G Morrow III said the department needs the extra management layer. Blagojevich proposed 1.2 billion for IDOC. committee cut 17.7 million from personnel costs. Separately, lawmakers derailed a 250 thousand program to teach Chinese executives business while in state. Rep Mike Bost opposed it. Rep Karen May supported MBA funding. Rep Ricca Slone tabled but may pursue in budget.
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House
Rod Blagojevich
Department of Corrections
Charles G. Morrow III
Chicago
Appropriations Public Safety Committee
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IDOC
Morrow
Sheridan Correctional Center
China
Mike Bost
R. Murphysboro
House Appropriations Higher Education Committee
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Karen May
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Ricca Slone
D-Peoria Heights
Budget error could boost higher ed funding in Illinois
A drafting error duplicating a $22 million line in Gov. Blagojevich’s budget may add $10 million for universities and $12 million for the Monetary Award Program. 5,000 students would benefit from restored aid for fifth-year students. SIU Carbondale would gain $1.7 million more. Committee vote awaits full approval.
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Rod Blagojevich
Ricca Slone
D-Peoria Heights
Appropriations Higher Education Committee
General Assembly
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Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Blagojevich
Southern Illinois University
Mike Best
Murphysboro
SIU Carbondale
Illinois bills seek heavier sentences for meth production
Senate Bills 1793 and 1578 would raise penalties for manufacturing meth in presence of children and require offenders to help pay cleanup costs. The House approved 118-0 as Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged tougher crime controls to protect kids and fund toxic lab cleanup.
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Illinois
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Brandon Phelps
Dorris City
Phelps
House
Madigan
Bill widens limits for child sex abuse suits
The bill would extend criminal charges for child sex abuse to 20 years after a victim turns 18 and allow civil suits up to 10 years after turning 18 or after learning of the abuse. The measure, backed by Rep. James D. Brosnahan, now goes to Gov. Rod Blagojevich with support from victims groups. Rep. Bill Black noted church concerns about potential lawsuits. the House passed the bill 118 to 0.
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Rod Blagojevich
James D. Brosnahan
Evergreen Park
Bill Black
R-Danville
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