Statehouse articles
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Clock ticks down for these 10 top Statehouse bills
With just two weeks left in this year’s legislative session, state lawmakers are under increasing pressure to get some bills passed that have almost made it over the finish line. After May 9, when the session technically ends, legislators will return only to consider items outlined in a special “sine die” resolution. Bills that have not […]
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Hundreds of gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse
(The Center Square) – Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts. In January 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than 170 semi-automatic firearms. The measure faces federal lawsuits. Thursday in Springfield, the Illinois State Rifle Association hosted Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day where Second Amendment Foundation’s Alan Gottlieb was the keynote speaker. ...