February 14, 2020
February 11, 2020
Representing rural and downstate Illinois in statewide broadband expansion
The first $50 million of the $420 million dedicated to statewide broadband Internet expansion was released during the week, along with information about how to
February 7, 2020
Rooting out corruption, ethics reform
Governor J.B. Pritzker painted a rosy picture in his first “State of the State” address January 29, but Senate Republican lawmakers say a greater emphasis
January 31, 2020
Sen. Tracy: Action needed to improve ‘State of State’
Action is needed to improve the “State of the State” and Senator Jil Tracy says lawmakers must get to work to restore fiscal responsibility and January 29 in
January 29, 2020
Questions about integrity of Illinois’ elections
A major issue with the state’s Automatic Voter Registration system made headlines during the week, raising questions about the integrity of Illinois’ elections. In other
January 24, 2020
Tax credit offered to small businesses in wake of minimum wage hike
Senator Jil Tracy is reminding small businesses to check out a tax credit that will help them offset increased costs from a series of scheduled minimum-wage
January 23, 2020
Senate Week in Review: January 13-17, 2020
In the wake of federal indictments and raids, a special legislative panel heard testimony during the week addressing ethics and lobbying legal loopholes. In other
January 16, 2020
Senate Week in Review: January 6-10, 2020
The state’s population decline continues to be a cause for concern as Illinois enters a new decade with nearly 160,000 fewer residents. In other news,
January 10, 2020
Financial assistance options for those who use insulin
Americans who face financial difficulties paying for their insulin with the New Year reset of their insurance plans could find some financial assistance options by
January 10, 2020