Payless days move a step closer for state officials
The measure would require all state employees to forgo pay for the first 10 days of the fiscal year, saving about 40 million dollars. Senators voted 30 to 25 to attach the proposal to a pending bill with opponents arguing it violates the Illinois Constitution. Leading Senate Democrats opposed the move.
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Illinois
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Charles Chew
Chicago
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Carroll
Prescott Bloom
R-Peoria
Illinois Senate backs bill to end fixed workers comp rates
The Illinois Senate approved 56-1 a measure requiring workers compensation insurers to compete on price. Backers say it would deliver good coverage at affordable rates and possibly cut premiums by about five percent, with insurers now considering investment income in setting rates. Critics warn of partial openness in benefits if competition spreads to rate setting.
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Ilinois
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A-Decatur
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Ilinois House
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R-Kenilworth
Illinois Senate blocks big truck plan for 80 ton limits
In Springfield the Illinois Senate rejected Gov. James R. Thompson’s plan to permit 40 ton trucks and add a weight distance tax to fund road repairs. The 35-20 vote ends the measure though lighter vehicle options remain under consideration. Critics call the plan a political ploy to burden truckers for road maintenance.
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