The trial for State Rep. Derrick Smith started this week in spite of his requests to delay the trial so he could vote on budgets and the possible vote on making the temporary tax increase permanent. The judge refused. U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman refused last week a defense request to delay the trial […]
IEA Endorsements: Who Not to Vote For
March 12, 2014 by 1 Comment
The IEA has announced it’s endorsements in the State House Races. This makes an easy list of who NOT to vote for. “lllinois needs a fighter who believes in public schools and that is why IEA is proud to recommend Senator Kirk Dillard for the Republican nomination for governor.” In a primary election, anyone can […]
Same-Sex Marriage Passes in Illinois House
November 5, 2013 by 3 Comments
SB-10 was voted on today and passed by the House of Representatives. The final vote was 61 Yes, 54 No and 2 Present. The following Republicans who voted for the bill are Tom Cross, Ron Sandack and Ed Sullivan. Two Democrats voted Present, they were Rita Mayfield and Derrick Smith.
