A bill aimed at improving racial equity throughout the state’s K-12 and higher education system passed both houses of the General Assembly on Monday, while
Ugaste Condemns Unconscionable Process Behind Black Caucus Bill
SPRINGFIELD–On the heels of the Illinois Black Caucus’ police reform legislation passing at the eleventh hour of the 101st General Assembly, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) released the following statement:
“This police reform bill is the most hurtful to those who serve and protect us, and while I know that is not the intention behind it, words matter. The reality is that this 764 page bill that the Republican caucus received in final form at 4:30am will only pose a greater threat to public safety.
Despite my issues with the content included in this bill, I found the process behind it the most disturbing. With minimal collaboration and zero efforts put forth for bipartisanship, a rushed bill was pushed through in the literal last minutes of our General Assembly. The process matters. In the case of the Black Caucus, while their policy deserves consideration, they completed disrespected the legislative
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Good Wednesday morning, Illinois. We realize that impeaching President Donald Trump today a second time and with Republican support to boot is
yuge but for the chattering classes in Illinois, we know all eyes are on Springfield. For those easing into a chair to watch history unfold on a splitscreen, POLITICO has your guide to the vote in Congress (the U.S. House convenes at 9 a.m. ET).
The Illinois Senate passed a criminal justice omnibus bill early Wednesday morning after a grueling 20 hours of politicking during Tuesday’s lame duck session. The House followed suit Wednesday morning, clearing the way for the bill to head to the governor.