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May 3, 2019
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Under the Dome Podcast: How legal marijuana works in Colorado
On this week's episode of Under the Dome, State Journal-Register political writer Bernard Schoenburg talks with SJ-R health reporter Dean Olsen about Olsen's recent trip to Boulder, Colorado, to learn about the recreational marijuana industry there.
Education officials, lawmakers look at alternatives to teacher testing

As the teacher shortage in Illinois has grown to what some say are "crisis" levels, education officials and lawmakers are looking to change the way potential teachers are assessed.

Graduated tax amendment clears Illinois Senate

Using exclusively Democratic votes, the Illinois Senate approved Wednesday a proposed constitutional amendment and three companion bills that could move

Former U.S. transportation secretary backs Illinois gas tax increase

A high-profile Republican on Monday gave his support to an increase to the state's gas tax during a meeting of a special Illinois Senate capital

Agriculture department receives 369 hemp applications in two days

The Illinois Department of Agriculture received more than 360 applications to grow and process industrial hemp in the first two days applications were available.

Chips back on table for gambling advocates – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

Stakeholders that have been advocating for a gambling expansion for almost a decade are back at the table with renewed optimism this legislative session.

Legislators express concern over communication at Veterans’ Affairs

Even though the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs director told lawmakers on Tuesday that communication in the agency has improved, some

Thompson Center on endangered places list for 3rd time – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

CHICAGO - For a third time the state-owned James R. Thompson Center government building in downtown Chicago is on Landmarks Illinois' Most Endangered list.

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