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Illinois’ sesame labeling law likely to pull nation’s food producers into the requirement

Story originally published for The Center Square on August 1st, 2019, by author Cole Lauterbach. Link to original article may be found HERE Illinois’ newest law is likely to have a nationwide effect on food warning labels across the country, according to an industry expert. The law enacted late last month requires any packaged retail product sold…

Carroll Government Consolidation, Tax Relief Bill Passes House

Press Release copied below for ease of access. Press Release… from State Representative Jonathan Carroll FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION: April 8, 2019 847-229-5499 [email protected] @RepCarroll Carroll Government Consolidation, Tax Relief Bill Passes House SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to scale back the size and number of units of local government, and to…

Bill Aims to Expand MAP Grants to Prospective Teachers

Original article written by Chase Cavanaugh for Northern Public Radio on 3/5/2019. Link to the original article can be found HERE A bill expanding MAP grants to prospective teachers is making its way through the Illinois General Assembly. MAP grants are based on financial need and do not need to be repaid. Currently, they provide funding for…