Category Archives: senator Mulroe

Weed Backers: Senate passes legal pot bill, sends it to House

Posted on May 30, 2019 by royfmc

With the clock ticking to adjournment, the Illinois Senate quickly passed a comprehensive measure to legalize recreational marijuana. The Illinois Senate voted 38-17 to approve the legislation after about 40 minutes of debate. It must still pass the Illinois House. … Continue reading →

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Graduated income tax question makes it to ballot; House OKs constitutional amendment

Posted on May 27, 2019 by royfmc

The Illinois House, on partisan lines, voted to approve a constitutional amendment to ask voters in 2020 if the flat tax structure should be removed from the constitution. Landing Gov. J.B. Pritzker a huge win, the Illinois House — on … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day, Originally Called Decoration Day………

Posted on May 27, 2019 by royfmc

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being … Continue reading →

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Remembering A Terrible Tragedy: 40 Years Later

Posted on May 22, 2019 by royfmc

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those whose lives were lost 40 years ago and their families who still are grieving the loss of their loved ones. This week marks 40 years since American Airlines Flight 191 … Continue reading →

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Legal Marijuana For Sale in Illinois by 1/1/2020, Is The Prediction

Posted on May 11, 2019 by royfmc

With details of a recreational marijuana bill ironed out in Springfield, Governor JB Pritzker not only expects to see it on his desk by the end of the month, but has gleefully predicted that Illinoisans could be lighting up by … Continue reading →

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Exodus from Illinois Assures the Loss Of Two Seats in Congress

Posted on May 6, 2019 by royfmc

An Illinois congressman said the latest census estimates pretty much solidified Illinois will be losing two congressional seats when the 2020 census is completed. “I’m not surprised that Illinois is now looking to move from possibly losing two seats to … Continue reading →

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Westlake Hospital Closure Unopposed By State Board

Posted on April 30, 2019 by royfmc

The owners of Westlake Hospital received approval from a state review board that allows them to move forward with plans to close the Melrose Park facility. The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted 7-to-0 in favor of the … Continue reading →

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GOP lawmakers in McHenry County believe graduated tax plan won’t solve state problems | Northwest Herald

Posted on April 28, 2019 by royfmc

I could have told you this: We need massive spending cuts. We also need to cut borrowing, cut regulation, pursue government consolidation including local government and school districts, and reform the public sector pension laws Local GOP lawmakers critical of … Continue reading →

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Pritzker Plumbing Under Federal Investigation, Leaves New Tax Plans in Doubt

Posted on April 25, 2019 by royfmc

Since we live in the United States, all of us are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty. If Illinois has another governor go to prison, that will really increase our branding problem. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, his wife and … Continue reading →