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NRA endorses Beiser in 111th District race – AdVantage News

NRA endorses Beiser in 111th District race
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WOOD RIVER — In recognition of his steadfast support for the Second Amendment, state Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) received the highest rating possible from the National Rifle Association and is the endorsed candidate in the race for state representative …

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Yingling provides warnings for pesticides

State Rep. Sam Yingling has pushed legislation requiring lawn care companies to provide better warning when they use pesticides: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-park/news/ct-oak-pesticides-tl-0303-20160308-story.html

Walsh provides consumer protection

State Rep. Larry Walsh continued his efforts to protect local residents in Joliet from identity theft with a community shred day: http://larrywalshjr.com/residents-identity-community/

Letter: Elect Tricia Sweeney to bring positive change to 68th District

It’s time to change the 68th District representation. It’s time to elect Tricia Sweeney to make our needs and perspective known in Springfield.

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Moeller hosts annual senior fair

State Rep. Anna Moeller talked with area seniors in Carpentersville about important state and local programs with dozens of service providers: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elgin-courier-news/community/chi-ugc-article-moeller-hosting-annual-senior-fair-1-2016-07-06-story.html

Manley hears from constituents at town hall

State Rep. Natalie Manley joined her Senate colleagues for a town hall in Joliet to talk with constituents about what’s going on in Springfield: http://www.theherald-news.com/2016/07/08/bertino-tarrant-mcguire-and-manley-to-hold-town-hall-meeting/a235zur/

Smiddy not giving up on maps

The Independent Maps effort might have stalled this year, but state Rep. Mike Smiddy isn’t giving up: http://www.saukvalley.com/2016/08/27/local-lawmakers-havent-given-up-on-fair-maps/arb4uzd/

Lawmakers ‘not willing to wait’ for IHSA to do background checks on officials – Belleville News-Democrat


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Lawmakers ‘not willing to wait’ for IHSA to do background checks on officials
Belleville News-Democrat
Jerry Costello II, D-Smithton, said Friday he’s working with Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, to draft legislation addressing the issue. “This is something that, unfortunately, seems to have fallen through the cracks,” Costello said. “It’s something that we …
Ill. High School Association reevaluating screening process after sex offender found umpiring youth baseballUSA TODAY High School Sports

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Rep. Beiser introduces bill requiring criminal background checks for high school sports officials – RiverBender.com


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Rep. Beiser introduces bill requiring criminal background checks for high school sports officials
RiverBender.com
WOOD RIVER — Continuing his efforts to keep our children safe, state Rep. Dan Beiser, D-Alton, is filing legislation that will require sports officials, such as referees and umpires, hired by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to undergo a …

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