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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Fair elections are fundamental
The fall season is upon us … and so is early voting.
No matter what party or political philosophy you adhere to, fair elections are...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Pro-business can be environmentally-friendly
Let’s face it, reading or watching most news outlets today can be a bit depressing. It appears that we are irreparably divided on so...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – What’s so great about Illinois?
One of my Republican colleagues in the House likes to start out each day’s activity on the floor by telling us something good about...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Here’s the scoop on the new state Budget
Finally, this year the General Assembly’s spring legislative session concluded with good news for Illinois families and businesses – a bi-partisan budget agreement reached...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – That’s nice, but what about the budget?
Readers here are used to my frequent criticism of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who has ruled the chamber with an iron fist for...
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Independent Maps = Fair Elections in Illinois
Above / From his office in the Stratton Building in Springfield, Representative Grant Wehrli helps readers understand where he sits in the State Capitol....
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – We Need to Get Off the Debt Merry-Go-Round
For most families and most governments, finances are a bit like a roller coaster ride. There are ups and downs and some twists and...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Start the gun discussion where we can agree
Another horrific mass shooting has again brought the gun reform discussion to the forefront of our agenda in Springfield. It’s a discussion that needs...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Let’s get to work!
With the Governor’s State of the State address behind us, the General Assembly’s spring session is now in full-swing in Springfield. Bills are being...
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Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – New Year, New Laws
Happy New Year!
As it does each year, the start of the New Year also ushers in hundreds of new laws in Illinois. This year,...
