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Case performs opening prayer at Illinois Senate
On March 28th, State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) welcomed Mahomet Pastor Mike Case to the Illinois Senate to perform the opening prayer.
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Illinois Raises Age Requirement To Buy Tobacco Products
Illinois has joined Arkansas, California, Illinois, New Jersey,Massachusetts, Oregon, Hawaii, Maine, Utah, Washington and Virginia in raising the legal age…
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Commentary: Raising the minimum wage will hurt small business
By FRED KRONERfred@mahometnews.com There are good ideas. There are bad ideas. There are also ideas that masquerade as good, but…
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Rose sworn in during the Illinois Senate Inauguration
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) was sworn into office Jan. 9 at the Statehouse during the Illinois Senate Inauguration.
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250 New Illinois Laws for 2019
More than 250 new laws came into effect in Illinois on January 1, 2019. The following are a few that…
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Mahomet Aquifer Task Force concludes its work, issues recommendations
Springfield, IL – The Mahomet Aquifer Task Force released its final report to the Illinois General Assembly and Governor this…
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Four MSHS students participate in Rose’s Youth Advisory Council
The legislative process is something students learn about in the classroom, but rarely have an opportunity to see in action…
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Rose passes legislation that gives first ever independent enforcement power to IDNR to deal with natural gas companies who pollute water supplies
Springfield, IL – The protection of the local water supply will be strengthened under legislation sponsored by State Sen. Chapin…
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2013 New Illinois laws may affect your lifestyle
While Illinois pension reform and the Illinois Gay Marriage Bill will not go into effect until June, there are 200…
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