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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn says he wants voters to know the pension crisis hinges on lawmakers ... not his office.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Quinn wants lawmakers to vote on combined Madigan/Cullerton pension plan.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Fitch Ratings said Monday it would drop the Illinois rating from "A'' to "A-" based on lawmakers' failure to enact a solution to the state's public-employee pension crisis.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  A "lemon law" for puppies in Illinois is now on the governor's desk.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Missouri lawmakers split on proposal

Sunday, May 26, 2013  School votes to end more than 80 years of tradition once and for all.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Money is part of a  $1.7 billion dollar budget.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Ban on driving and cell phone use facing one final hurdle.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Debate continues over solution to Illinois pension crisis.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Proposed amendment would insure protected gun rights of Missourians.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Supporters of the immigration bill brought forward last month by a group of four Republican and four Democratic senators have been cautiously optimistic.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Senate to pass online sales tax bill in victory for national retailers; House fate uncertain

Friday, May 03, 2013  The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a massive overhaul of state pensions. It's the first time the House has passed such a plan after more than a year of negotiating and many failed attempts over the years.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The Missouri House has endorsed a bill that would allow motorcyclists to forgo wearing helmets on the road.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Legislation to end furloughs of air traffic controllers and delays for millions of travelers is headed to a House vote.