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Some afternoon updates: Karina’s Law; Hemp; Energy; PRB/IDOC (Updated)

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posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 4:06 pm

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I’m a relatively right-leaning Dem when it comes to crime, but this bill seems to want to cower the members of the parole board to never issue a parole to anyone under 70.

Comment by lake county democrat Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 5:07 pm
Sorry not to advance the discussion, but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you two. I work in a one-person shop and can’t be everywhere at once. I cannot tell you how helpful it is to be able to hop onto the site to get real-time updates like your “liveblog” posts.

Comment by Grateful Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 6:16 pm
Ah how I miss Paris on Chicago Tonight

Comment by Annon3 Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 6:18 pm
Amen, Annon3. Amen.

Comment by bcube Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 8:14 pm
Great and passionate floor speech to close on Karina’s law, by Sen. Villanueva. It passed.

Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 8:30 pm
Well why prevent kids from getting it at every gas station, let’s tax it at every gas station.

Comment by OneMan Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 8:45 pm
It remains entirely undemocratic and against the spirit of the American system to refuse to call a bill for a vote unless you can be sure it has 60 votes from one party.

The Speaker just allowed his own governor to get played by a mayor with single digit approval numbers.

Skilled lawmakers don’t need a supermajority to govern

Comment by JB13 Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 9:08 pm
===It remains entirely undemocratic and against the spirit of the American system===

Ever heard of the Hastert rule?

Comment by Rich Miller Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 9:27 pm
Mayor Johnson, like the Chicago Bears, is undefeated in 2025.

Comment by Candy Dogood Monday, Jan 6, 25 @ 9:37 pm
Weird “win”

Comment by Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan 7, 25 @ 12:26 am

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