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Friday, March 29, 2013  Lawmakers in Illinois are in the hot seat Friday morning.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Missouri Democrats gathered for their annual iconic event.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Illinois' largest public employees' union says a strike is a real possibility.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn called on lawmakers to raise the state's minimum wage, allow online voter registration and ban assault weapons.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Some ask why lawmakers aren't moving forward, and why taxpayers aren't more angry with them.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Thursday marked the first day of Illinois' general assembly.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Appliocants will have ranks high in national ratings.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Response to Governor Quinn's pension website quick on social media sites.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Coalition formed in Iowa to urge a tax increase for roadway improvements in the state.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Illinois State Senator John Sullivan says he is against legislation that would require handgun owners in Illinois to register their guns and pay a fee.

Friday, January 06, 2012  Legislature convenes Monday.

Friday, November 11, 2011  Currently only 78 percent of the hospitals operating costs are being covered.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Illinois lawmakers have taken the first steps toward restoring salaries for the state's regional superintendents, cut by Governor Pat Quinn earlier this year.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  Earlier this year the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changed their view of the farm vehicle rules.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011