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Governor's ethics rewrite may jeopardize "pay-to-play" legislation |
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 August 29, 2008
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major omnibus ethics reform package received a drastic rewrite from the Governor’s veto pen on Tuesday, August 26, putting the reform measure in potential jeopardy, according to Senator Radogno.
The ethics reform legislation, House Bill 824, was approved with unanimous support in both the Illinois Senate and House, and was touted by “good-government” organizations. The original bill aimed to put an end to pay-to-pay contracts, prohibiting businesses that have more than $50,000 in state contracts from contributing to declared political candidates for statewide office. |
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Radogno legislation protecting employee rights, preventing genetic discrimination becomes law |
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August 29, 2008
Springfield, Ill. – A new state law Senator Radogno will offer piece of mind to employees who fear that their employers or health insurers may misuse genetic information or genetic testing, resulting in them being dropped from their policy, denied coverage or even fired.
Senator Radogno explained that the measure, Senate Bill 2399, was introduced to limit the use of genetic information by insurers and employers, and ensure that any genetic testing that is done, remains confidential.
“Many people are hesitant to submit to genetic testing for fear the results may harm their current position or deprive them of opportunities,” Radogno said. “This law seeks to ease those concerns by establishing commonsense boundaries to protect employees from the invasive and potentially damaging results that can come from genetic testing in the work place.” |
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Hearing on Pontiac prison closure draws large crowd |
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 August 22, 2008
Almost 2,000 people crowded into the Pontiac Township High School on Wednesday to attend the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability’s (COGFA) hearing on Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s proposal to close
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As a member of COGFA, Radogno attended the August 20 hearing. She said that testimony revealed that closing the prison will come at a serious cost to the community, which is home to approximately 12,000 residents. As the area’s second-largest employer, the impact would be devastating; 570 jobs would be lost and many people would be forced to uproot their families and move. |
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Radogno votes against recommended pay increase |
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 August 12, 2008
Springfield, Ill. – A resolution rejecting a recent Compensation Review Board recommendation urging a Cost of Living Increase (COLA) for General Assembly members, judges, constitutional officers, the Auditor General and certain appointed officers was adopted by the Illinois Senate, Tuesday, August 12.
State Senator Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) was a sponsor of House Joint Resolution 132 and voted to reject the pay raise, noting that it would be irresponsible of lawmakers to approve their own pay increases considering the state’s current fiscal condition. |
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Radogno proposes legislation to roll back Cook County sales tax |
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August 8, 2008
Springfield, Ill. -  On Friday, August 8, State Senator Christine Radogno joined fellow colleagues Senate Republican Leader Frank Watson (R-Greenville) and State Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) to announce a proposal to roll back Cook County’s sales tax rate.
Radogno explained that the measure would allow the General Assembly to reduce the Cook County sales tax rate from 1.75 percent to 0.75 percent, as a way to provide some financial relief for Cook County consumers. The legislation would also require any future tax increases to be voted on through referendum before the tax increase could take effect. |
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