Category: Elections
Elections
I would appreciate your help setting the record straight.
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People have come up with a creative and efficient way for people who are busy and non-confrontational to make their voice heard: a sticky note campaign.
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Teacher's Union Lobbyists substitute taught for one day and now have access to a the teacher's defined benefit program.
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Since its passage in January, Senate Bill 2505 has created the largest increase in job loss in the 50 states.
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Top legislative ally of Blago likely Tim Johnson opponent.
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WI recall election analysis.
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Yesterday, there was a terrific panel at the Brookings Institute that talked about conflicts in several states over constitutionally-mandated redistricting. Congressional districts are redrawn every ten years to reflect population shifts. Topics included the impact of redistricting on growing minorities like the Latino community, and various lawsuits of alleged gerrymandering. They also responded to questions from the audience. 1 hour, 40 minutes There are several take aways as to what we could have done better here in Champaign County, such as engaging the citizenry in the process, not just hold hearings at Brookens, and what can be applied to a similar process after the 2020 census. If you are interested, the discussion can be viewed here http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/CongressionalRedistricting6
Crazy redistricting maps from Swing State Project increase IL's D-rep in House. What will happen?
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This is a interesting campaign by State of Illinois Employees for Reform and according to their Facebook page: "Reclaim Illinois encourages all citizens to support getting the PutBack Amendment on the ballot through the collection of petition signatures."
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A list of highlights featuring Senate candidate Mark Kirk.
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