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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  As the gun control debate heats up, a group of Missouri Sheriffs say they won't enforce any new gun control proposals they see as violating the Second Amendment.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax, or CPPRT, provides about $3 million in funding in to the City of Quincy. That money was threatened by a recent house bill that could have cut funding to cities across the State of Illinois.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Update: Governor Pat Quinn has signed off on a plan to keep the child care fund going through the end of the budget year in June.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Illinois officials say the state stands to lose $900 million in federal funding for highways if a Republican-led transportation bill passes in the House this week.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011  The new year is fast approaching along with a new list of more than 200 new laws for Illinois. From seat belts in the back seat to truck drivers and their cell phones, you'll want to know many of these new laws before you get behind the wheel.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  Congress dodges government shutdown after fight over disaster aid

Saturday, July 30, 2011  The Republican-led House on Saturday rejected a compromise plan from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to raise the debt ceiling, leaving Washington deadlocked with just days left to extend the nation's ability to borrow money.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Supporters of the Steven Watkins Memorial Act organized a rally in Springfield Tuesday in support of family law reform.

Friday, May 06, 2011  In our Facebook Story of the Day for May 6, we look at what's happening with medical marijuana in Illinois.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Now in Missouri, legislation to add all K2 alternatives to list of controlled substances took the first step on Tuesday.

Monday, June 21, 2010  Governor Pat Quinn recently signed House Bill 6349, sponsored by State Senator John Sullivan (D - Rushville).

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  A list of 27 states where jobless could get extended benefits under a House bill

Friday, February 27, 2009  Illinois State Senator John Sullivan announced a short term borrowing plan that will allow hospitals across the state to get millions of dollars in federal funds.

Monday, September 10, 2007  House Bills 1462 suspends the two-year statute of limitations to file civil action if the victim is being threatened or intimidated.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007  Rep. Jil Tracy hosts forum to hear concerns about Gov. Blagojevich's gross receipts tax