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I’ve found Schimpf’s arguments with Pritzker’s Covid response to border on being a covid denier. At the very least he was constantly moving the goal posts on how he felt about the Governor’s mitigation plan. I thought Schimpf was going to be a judge. We’ll see how Schimpf decides to roll himself out, all the while a very reliable Raunerite, and not at all outspoken against Trump. I appreciate his labor support and understanding that in Republican parlance to building coalitions… th...

(Iowa Biodiesel Board) Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill to set a minimum standard of biofuels in the Iowa fuel supply. For biodiesel, this would mean most Iowa diesel would contain at least 11 percent (B11) during warmer months beginning in April of 2022, and B20 during warmer months in 2024 and later. The Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board strongly support the legislation (HSB 185) and applauded the governor for her continued leadership.  Grant Kimberley, Iowa Biodi...

The new rule for leader term limits is, therefore, big. And, yes, a chamber’s rules can be fairly easily changed, but it’s a start and a constitutional change couldn’t take

Old, white, regional, angry… They just need a place, phony arguments, a pathetic need to feel aggrieved… instant Eastern Bloc event. It should be noted that Miller’s wife, Mary Miller, a member of Congress who praised the words of a National Socialist the United States defeated in a world war was in Washington DC during the insurrection. That Miller (both no relation to Rich Miller), you want he and his wife in your political corner, amirite? - Obama’s Puppy - Tuesday, Feb 9, 21 @ 10:4...

“I think that whatever the governor does, (the Republicans are) gonna have a criticism,” As a super-majority party statewide, this needs to be their mentality and message over the next two years, as the Republicans step up their attacks with their eyes on statewide offices. - Cool Papa Bell - Friday, Feb 5, 21 @ 10:45 am: I’ll guess that more lawmakers than not wind up taking the shot. But that many choose not to share any pictures on social media while doing to. =“I think that whateve...

- Too cute by half - Thursday, Feb 4, 21 @ 11:47 am: Am I the only one who thinks the process isn’t that hard? You go to the website, enter your name and date of birth, check off a few boxes, then hit submit and for the inevitable heat death of the universe. Didech - just stop talking. You aren’t helping yourself and it’s an embarrassing look. No Daniel, it really is about you jumping the line. You can work with masks and hand sanitizer like everyone else has been doing for almost a year...

To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: It’s a time of transition, both in Washington DC and in Springfield. Nationally, the Biden Administration is filling out its Cabinet and other appointments. In Springfield, newly-minted Speaker Welch is working through new House rules and committee chair appointments for the upcoming legislative session. All of these changes will have an impact on policy, and we are tracking them all.  Here are some additional items we are watching...

By Benjamin Cox on January 18, 2021 at 3:55pm Mark Maxwell of WCIA snapped a photo of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigans now-vacant apartment in Springfield. (photo from Mark Maxwell-WCIA Twitter) Movers were reportedly moving items out of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s apartment in Springfield’s Lincoln Towers fueling speculation he may soon resign from the Illinois House of Representatives all together. First tweeted by WCIA reporter Mark Maxwell y...

Pretty good summary except for the part about the Speaker being a devout Catholic. He was banned from receiving communion by Bishop Paprocki in Springfield churches in 2013 after voting to expand abortion access and in a 2019 deposition said he does not belong to a church or parish. I hope, for the sake of myself, my parents, and my children, that this is a new day in Illinois. Recommend the State Week piece. It’s worth a listen, and Rich doesn’t hold back. ” I think you’ll see him ret...