A bill that has already passed the Illinois House (HB3769) is now in the IL Senate. It seeks to make the requesting of FOIA (Freedom of Information) more cumbersome for the requestor. Here is the overview from the Citizen Advocacy Center: The voluminous request provisions: May be utilized by the public body if more than […]
Which Republicans Voted to Spend $100 Million for the Obama Library?
April 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Which Republicans Voted to Spend $100 Million for the Obama Library? None, this is actually a trick question and highlights the blatant disregard Democrats have in the legislative process. Last Thursday the Illinois House Committee voted 9-0 that would provide $100 million to a Barack Obama Presidential Library. This plan was pushed by Speaker Michael […]
Sandack, Sullivan Win CapitolFax’s Best Illinois State Representative
December 17, 2013 by 3 Comments
Capitol Fax issued it’s 2013 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best State Representative. * The 2013 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best Illinois State Representative - Republican is a tie… Rep. Ed Sullivan. While most floor leaders historically just drone on, both sides of the aisle actually listen to Sullivan because he is to-the-point and has a […]
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.
Who Will Replace Tom Cross as Minority Leader?
July 5, 2013 by 12 Comments
Tom Cross has been contemplating running for Attorney General since late May. If he chooses to do so, he will be resigning as House Minority Leader. The jockeying to replace him has been ongoing since that time. The process is kicking into high gear with Representative Dwight Kay (112th) sending his plan to all the […]
