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by Adam Doster
12:22pm
Thu Feb 11, 2010

A Taste Of Their Own Medicine

How bad is the state's fiscal crisis? The lawmakers who set the budget can't even get reimbursed promptly to pay rent and medical bills. Late last week, the Daily Herald reported that Sen. Dan Duffy (R-Barrington) is facing eviction because he's four months behind on his office rent payments. Illinois Statehouse News finds that Rep. Mike Bost (R-Carbondale) is having similar problems. The Herald made a sensible suggestion in an editorial Tuesday, urging officials to use office space in buildings the state already owns or leases. Lawmakers could just pass a reasonable budget too, saving themselves -- as well as other state vendors, schools, and service providers -- the trouble.

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by Adam Doster
12:18pm
Thu Feb 11, 2010
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Meet State Sen. Bill Brady

Election 2010

If State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) ultimately prevails in the GOP gubernatorial primary, what can voters expect from him this election season? He's telegenic, quick on his feet, and deeply conservative.

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by Adam Doster
10:37am
Thu Feb 11, 2010
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Illinois Enviros Unveil 2011 Legislative Agenda

Environment

With Congress unlikely to pass a comprehensive energy bill anytime soon, more and more states will take the lead on approving legislation that curbs emissions, offers incentives for renewable energy producers, and creates green jobs. Those are the priorities this upcoming session of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), an umbrella organization for some of the Prairie State's leading environmentalists.