Posts Tagged ‘Gov. Bruce Rauner’
Gun shops fired up over new laws
Recent firearm control legislation signed by Gov. JB Pritzker could aversely impact gun dealers in Monroe County. Signed Jan. 17, the new laws contain a number of provisions. The most…
Read MoreIllinois passes budget ahead of spring deadline
For the first time since 2015, the Illinois General Assembly capitalized on bipartisan negotiations to pass what lawmakers referred to as a balanced budget before the end of the spring…
Read MoreSun Basket shines in Valmeyer bluffs
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s message reverberated through the underground Rock City development in Valmeyer during Thursday’s grand opening of one of the largest employers in Monroe County. “You guys are what…
Read MoreWork to be done on governor’s budget proposal
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner proposed a state budget last Wednesday, calling for pension reform he says would result in a $1…
Read MoreMixed local reaction to school funding bill
Area schools need not worry any longer about receiving state funding for the 2017-18 school year after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new school funding formula into law on Thursday.…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers approve stopgap budget
Thursday marked the end of Illinois’ fiscal year 2016, and citizens anticipated results of a day-long legislative session in Springfield, which finally turned out a stopgap budget. “The stopgap budget…
Read MoreBody cams a topic of debate for local law enforcement
While Gov. Bruce Rauner considers whether to sign a measure that would set standards for how body cameras can be used by police officers in Illinois, local law enforcement leaders…
Read More