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8 Feb, 2019
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Under the Dome Podcast: Minimum wage halfway there, marijuana legalization harder
On this week's episode of Under the Dome: raising the minimum wage, paying teachers more and legalizing recreational pot.
Illinois Senate OKs $15 minimum wage, moves to House

SPRINGFIELD — On a party line vote, the Illinois Senate approved raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025.The bill, approved 39-18, now goes to the House where House Speaker Michael Madigan has indicated his support for it.

Tobacco 21 bill approved by Senate committee

A bill to raise the age people in Illinois can legally purchase tobacco from 18 to 21 years old passed the Senate's Public Health committee Tuesday.

Chicago business leaders: Illinois must cut budget, raise taxes

A combination of $8 billion in budget cuts and revenue increases over the next five years would turn around state finances, a group of top Chicago business leaders contends.

Illinois’ Catholic bishops urge lawmakers to oppose recreational-use marijuana

It's unclear whether Monday's statement by the state's six Roman Catholic bishops opposing recreational use of marijuana will make it harder to pass the measure.

Senate committee votes to increase statewide teacher minimum wage

Bill Gov. Rauner vetoed last year is back up for discussion

Proposal for uniform admissions standards ignites controversy

SPRINGFIELD — A proposal to automatically admit students to any public college or university in Illinois if they meet certain standards is running into opposition, primarily from the University of Illinois system.

Rep. Davis hears Lincoln Home workers’ shutdown stories

U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, heard firsthand from workers at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site about frustration caused by the recent shutdown.

Bernard Schoenburg: Davis looks forward to second Trump term

Davis backs Trump, Sen. Durbin voices misgivings about Illinois legalizing recreational marijuana.

Durbin to introduce bill aimed at curbing drug price spikes

Legislation to be introduced in Washington next week by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin aims to prevent large prescription drug price hikes.

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