The tax implications of a Trump presidency
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- Published on Wednesday, 09 November 2016 19:41
- Written by The Peorian
Following a lengthy and contentious campaign season, the American public has elected Donald Trump as...
Pulse On The Polls: More than 4 in 5 Americans Planning to Vote Next Week
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- Published on Friday, 04 November 2016 16:09
- Written by The Peorian
With the U.S. presidential election just around the corner, the political rhetoric is...
AARP, Advocates and Legislators Team Up to Protect Thousands of Illinois Seniors
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- Published on Thursday, 07 April 2016 17:07
- Written by The Peorian
Illinois' ongoing budgetary and partisan differences are threatening the life and well-being of thousands of the state's most vulnerable citizens who may be left without critical services should...
Millennials deconstructed: Our largest generation's beliefs about politics
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- Published on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 16:49
- Written by PRNewswire
The impending presidential election has already become one of the most tempestuous in history....
GOP, Dems began to spar over school funding
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 March 2016 20:00
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — The debate over how to fund Illinois public schools began in earnest Tuesday, with Democrats questioning Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan for funding pre-kindergarten through high school education.
Tim Nuding, the governor’s budget chief, and...
AARP: Concerns about Social Security ignored during debate
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- Published on Monday, 10 October 2016 14:58
- Written by The Peorian
An official with AARP said Monday that voters concerned...
Bill would raise smoking age to 21
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- Published on Friday, 19 February 2016 14:06
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Should Illinois raise the legal smoking age from 18 to 21?
Vice President Joe Biden Endorses Congresswoman Cheri Bustos
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- Published on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 15:49
- Written by The Peorian
Illinois seniors to state: Leave our money alone
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- Published on Tuesday, 16 February 2016 17:21
- Written by The Peorian
AARP Illinois is letting state legislators know what the state’s seniors think about the ongoing budget mess...
Retailers, states file suits to stop new overtime rules
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 September 2016 16:22
- Written by Paul Gordon
The new overtime law set to take effect on Dec. 1 was hit with legal challenges from two fronts on Tuesday, including by retailers who believe the law could be a “career killer.”
The National Retail Federal filed suit in U.S. District Court on behalf of millions of employees and employees it says will be “drastically...
Brawl over bargaining bill resumes; stakes are high
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- Published on Thursday, 11 February 2016 17:58
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — The hotly disputed interest arbitration or “no strike-no lockout” bill is back in play in the state Capitol.
Governor signs caretaker leave bill into law
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- Published on Monday, 22 August 2016 17:11
- Written by The Peorian
Employees in Illinois now can take up to six months of earned sick leave to care for loved ones, under new legislation...
U.S. House bill would create regional manufacturing hubs
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 February 2016 17:17
- Written by The Peorian
WASHINGTON – A bipartisan bill introduced Wednesday in Congress would boost cities that are part of a federal program to invest in manufacturing, including Peoria, and create manufacturing hubs across the country, U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced.
Poll: More people than ever feel alienated
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- Published on Thursday, 28 July 2016 17:22
- Written by PRNewswire
In the midst of the contentious presidential primary elections, The Harris Poll measured how alienated...
Official: State museum could reopen in weeks
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- Published on Monday, 08 February 2016 18:07
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Museum could reopen in a matter of weeks if the General Assembly approves changes sought by Gov. Bruce Rauner, a state agency director said Monday.
Most expect more female leaders in the next decade
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2016 16:44
- Written by The Peorian
America has come a long way since 1971, when The Harris Poll found that Read more...
Rauner predicts CPS takeover plan will get downstate support
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- Published on Thursday, 04 February 2016 16:45
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — When the time comes, suburban and downstate Democrats will join him in his effort to have the state take control of Chicago’s debt-strapped school system, Gov. Bruce Rauner...
Healthcare costs chief concern among Americans
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- Published on Monday, 25 April 2016 16:51
- Written by The Peorian
Americans are most worried about healthcare costs affecting the U.S. economy over other financial hot topics such...
State budget, higher ed battles roll on
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- Published on Thursday, 28 January 2016 16:55
By Mark Fitton
Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Democratic lawmakers on Thursday passed a measure they said will help university students and community colleges despite the lack of a budget, but Republicans called the bill...
Survey: Youth troubled with leaders of today
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- Published on Monday, 18 April 2016 14:43
- Written by PRNewswire
As the presidential election hoists leadership to the forefront of national dialogue, a new survey asks America's youth to weigh in on the topic – finding that today's leaders are believed to...
United Way: State budget impact worsens
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- Published on Tuesday, 26 January 2016 17:14
- Written by PRNewswire
A new survey conducted by United Way of Illinois, the statewide association of 52 local United...