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Unfunded mandate relief

Another important measure was advanced by the Senate to require the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to publish cost estimates highlighting the impact unfunded

Veterans’ state hiring preferences

Seeking to help the brave men and women who served their country with honor, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that would extend veteran hiring preference

Work continues on property tax reform

One of the key issues Senate Republicans remain committed to seeing through to fruition is the issue of meaningful property tax relief. Republican lawmakers continue

Illinois tourism growing

On May 8, Gov. Bruce Rauner kicked off National Travel and Tourism Week by releasing domestic Illinois tourism figures that show robust growth in visitor

Good-faith negotiations continue

Senate Republicans continue their good-faith negotiations, taking the time needed to hammer out the important details of passing a full-year, balanced budget with commonsense reforms

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