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McLean County’s courts in IL get slammed for steep settlements
By Andrew Thomason | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — A central Illinois county has been deemed a “judicial hellhole” for its practice of handing out large settlements to plaintiffs in civil cases, according to a nonprofit that focuses on judicial reform. The American Tort Reform Foundation , or ATRF, listed McLean County among judicial systems with judges and courts who generally favor these types of lawsuits.
Tax increase, impact, dominate Illinois Capitol in 2011
By Benjamin Yount | Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD — Call it the year of the tax increase. Illinois ‘ tax increase vote in January dominated this year’s session here.
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn – On the Legislative Passage of Major Medicaid Reform
SPRINGFIELD – January 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement on the General Assembly’s passage of Medicaid reform legislation.
Chicago Young Republicans thrilled with national election results
Victories Show that Illinois is Ready for Real Reform This has been a great night for Republicans across the county and right here in Illinois. After more than a year…
Indiana GOP gains supermajority
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Indiana voters put Republican lawmakers in control of the General Assembly on Tuesday, with the GOP regaining a majority in the House and winning at least two-thirds of seats in the Senate. Even with some races undecided early Wednesday, Republicans were assured of winning at least 57 seats in the 100-member House, with at least 10 seats switching from Democratic hands to the GOP’s.
Illinois Senate Plots Early Springfield Return
By Kevin Lee Illinois Statehouse News SPRINGFIELD – Just hours after learning of their own political futures, Illinois state senators could vote on the future of thousands of retired state employees. The Illinois State Senate returns to Springfield on Nov.
NORC Appoints New Staff in Health Care Research Enhancing Health Care Reform Research Capabilities
CHICAGO, Oct. 13 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — NORC at The University of Chicago today announced the appointment of two new senior research fellows—Michael Collins, Ph.D.
Wolters Kluwer Law & Business Delivers Complete Text, Analysis of Dodd-Frank Act
Definitive Resource Offers Immediate Insight into New Financial Reform Law RIVERWOODS, Ill., July 21 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — With the President’s signing of historic financial regulatory reform legislation, Wolters Kluwer Law &…
Milk Storage Tanks to be Exempt from Oil Spill Prevention Rule
IDFA Applauds EPA for Common Sense Approach WASHINGTON, June 2 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — The International Dairy Foods Association has learned that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will not require milk silos, tanks and other equipment to comply with the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Rule (SPCC) when the rule’s obligations go into effect in November. It is expected that EPA will issue a final rule giving a permanent exemption to milk storage tanks up to 1 million gallons in size soon.
Reps. Gutierrez, Quigley Call for Inclusion of Same-Sex Couples in Comprehensive Immigration Reform
CHICAGO (CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM) – Congressman Luis V. Gutierrez, the sponsor of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP), and a national leader of the fight…
