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Senate Week in Review: May 5-9

In the Senate this past week, a bipartisan auditing committee voted overwhelmingly to pursue subpoena power to investigate Gov. Pat Quinn’s troubled anti-violence initiative and

Senate Week in Review: April 28-May 2

Subpoenas, investigations and audits created an unfortunate feeling of déjà vu in Springfield as scandals swirled about the Quinn administration, overshadowing most legislative action during

Senate Week in Review: April 21-25

Springfield, Ill. – State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said lawmakers will return to Springfield April 29, entering a month-long stretch before a scheduled May 31

Senate Week in Review: April 14-18

The Easter and Passover holidays afforded state lawmakers an opportunity to return to their districts and meet with constituents to get feedback on major issues,

Senate Week in Review: April 7-11

The General Assembly arrived at a mid-point in the legislative session with the deadline for the Senate and House to act on bills that originated