Righter statement on Democrats overriding Governor’s Amendatory Veto of SB 1

"It’s disappointing Senate Democrats chose to bailout Chicago Public Schools, giving that district millions in special deals, which comes at the detriment of schools and students across Illinois, especially downstate." read more...

Senate Republicans call for bipartisan compromise, point to Senate Bill 1’s shortcomings

Senate Republican lawmakers say that while they remain committed to finding compromise on a school funding bill that fixes the state’s broken school aid formula, they will not support a vote this weekend on the Democrat majority’s Senate Bill 1—which masks a Chicago school bail out as funding reform. Voting to support Senate Bill 1 in its original form is the only vote the Senate will be allowed to take, according to the Democrat majority. read more...

Residents ages 16 and 17 allowed to register as organ donors, under new law

Residents ages 16 and 17 can now become organ and tissue donors, under the Drive for Life Act signed into law this week. read more...

New law allows parolees to receive free birth certificates

In an effort to make it easier for individuals out of prison to re-enter society, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 1413, which allows men and women to receive their birth certificates for no fee upon their release from the Department of Corrections. read more...

Illinois adopts new set of purchasing rules

Illinois now has a new set of rules for its purchasing system. Senate Bill 8 was signed into law this week and makes the state procurement process more efficient and transparent, while also saving money for Illinois taxpayers. read more...