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Cullerton, Madigan square off with competing pension reform plans
— As Illinois lawmakers weigh a pair of competing pension reform plans this spring, a big factor they're considering is how much each approach would save the beleaguered state treasury. Illinois already spends more on government worker...
Tags: Michael Madigan, Christine Radogno, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Pension and Welfare
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Illinois looking at revamp of sex education
— For decades, some public schools in Illinois have taught only abstinence in sex education classes. Now a proposal one step from the governor's desk would require that birth control information be included by schools that choose to teach about...
Tags: Public Schools, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Diseases and Illnesses, Teaching and Learning
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Rival pension measures could force showdown in Springfield
— Senate President John Cullerton on Monday rolled out his latest proposal aimed at fixing the state's heavily indebted pension system, striking a deal with unions just days after House Speaker Michael Madigan pushed through a plan that's tougher on...
Tags: AFL-CIO, Michael Madigan, Unions, Labor Legislation, Pension and Welfare
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State of our unions
RedEyeThe rings? Check. The guest list? Check. The marriage license? Well, that remains to be seen when it comes to same-sex couples in Illinois. While vocal opposition to same-sex marriage remains, more state politicians and organizations are backing...Tags: Minority Groups, Lake County (Illinois), Gays and Lesbians, American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, Illinois General Assembly
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Illinois Senate approves gay marriage
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — The Democratic-led Senate delivered a Valentine’s Day victory to gay and lesbian couples today, passing legislation for the first time that would allow same-sex marriage in Illinois. The gay marriage measure now goes to the...Tags: Minority Groups, William R. Haine, Bible, Gays and Lesbians, Illinois General Assembly
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Supporters say they're close to passing gay marriage in Illinois
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD — Gay marriage supporters said today they have moved to “within striking distance” of collecting enough votes to pass a bill in early January. Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Greg Harris unveiled plans to take up the measure...Tags: Justice System, Gays and Lesbians, Family, Crime, Law and Justice, Marriage
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Gay marriage vs. natural law
When Illinois legislators approved civil unions last year, gay-marriage opponents turned to Scripture and church teachings to explain their resistance. But with state lawmakers poised to consider approval of same-sex marriage, Roman Catholic bishops and...
Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Justice System, Separation of Church and State, Family
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New vote sought for Illinois gay marriage law
Tribune reporters— If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way. A bill to allow same-sex marriage did not...Tags: Minority Groups, Gays and Lesbians, Family, Illinois General Assembly, Religion and Belief
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Glimpses of Illinois Medicaid cuts emerge
Clout StreetGlimpses of a plan to slash spending on the state’s health care program for the poor emerged Wednesday, with preliminary ideas ranging from eliminating a discount prescription program for seniors to stricter eligibility requirements that would leave...Tags: Health Insurance, Sara Feigenholtz, Justice System, Chiropractic, Diabetes
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Quinn wants deep cuts, $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike for Medicaid
Clout StreetGov. Pat Quinn today outlined his plan to overhaul the state’s health care system for the poor, an approach that includes a $1-a-pack hike in cigarette taxes coupled with deep cuts that will sharply curtail services. The governor repeatedly has...Tags: Physical Therapists, Health Insurance, Christine Radogno, Health and Medical Professionals, HIV
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On the 'Scholarship' list in Springfield
Change of SubjectWhere do our lawmakers stand on the issue of legislative scholarships -- those tuition waivers that members of the state house and senate have traditionally been allowed to dispense to constituents? As part of the renewed effort to abolish that...... -
What they didn't teach you in civics class about how some bills become law
Change of SubjectQ. Is there really "a little-known process" in Illinois government "in which the legislative leadership and special-interest groups determine which bills are debated and which ones aren't"? A. Kinda, yeah. The allegation comes from a recent Voice of the...
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