Lawmakers unanimous on gun control No
Southern Illinois lawmakers unite in opposition to SB 87 and divided on HB 328. Rep. Wayne Alstat and Rep. Robert Winchester defend gun ownership while questioning federal and European gun policies. Delegation favors more enforcement and selective repeal of registration. The piece notes Brewster-like quotes and a planned meeting with Defense Secretary Weinberger to push for higher Illinois defense spending.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
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Reagan
Alstat
U.S
Europe
Winchester
Kenneth Buzbee
Richmond
James Rea
Christopher
Gene Johns
Marion
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Department of Law Enforcement
James B. Zagel
Dunn
C.L. McCormick
Vienna
Rea
Johns
Senate
Buzbee
Cago Democrat
Chicago
Southern Illinois
Dea Department
Wade Nelson
Alan Dixon
Casper Weinberger
Nelson
Bill hikes park district levies in Illinois House
The Illinois House cleared a bill to give free license plates to former prisoners of war. Sponsor Richmond said ex-prisoners of any war would qualify. Secretary of State records show about 275 applicants last year for plates recognizing captivity. The bill would cost about 7266 annually, seen as a modest gesture. An amendment to designate plates for National Guard members was sponsored. Guardsmen would still pay for theirs.
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Springfield
Illinois
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Secretary of State
Richmond
Rep. C.L. McCormick
Vienna
National Guard
Veterans bingo bill OK'd by House aides
The Springfield Bureau reports a House passage of a bill easing veterans bingo operations. The measure lets a licensed organization and its auxiliaries operate under one $200 permit if on the same premises, reducing costs and hardship for small communities. Rep. Glen L. Bower notes the change helps many local veterans groups.
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Springfield
Southern Illinoisa
Veterans’ Group
House
Senate
Glen L. Bower
R-Effingham
Veterans’ Organization
POW license bill clears House fuels tax powers for parks
Downstate Illinois park districts could raise taxes without voter approval under a bill easily clearing the House. Pre 1973 districts could levy 2.5 cents per 100 of assessed value for police protection and pre 1963 districts 2 cents for lighting, with a backdoor referendum via petitions.ponsor Rep. Richard Mantino says the changes help fight vandalism. Cook County and newer districts are unaffected as the measure moves to the Senate.
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Springfield Bureau
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
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