Mike Smith
2020 Public Affairs Reporting InternMike Smith is a graduate Public Affairs Reporting intern for the spring 2020 legislative session.
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The Illinois House on Wednesday approved legislation Wednesday that would ban certain red-light cameras. It would only apply in communities with fewer…
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Illinois lawmakers want to research the rising costs of prescription drugs, especially the price of prescription drugs.State Rep. Will Guzzardi, a…
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An Illinois lawmaker wants people who injure or kill domesticated animals to face a harsher punishment.State Senator Steve McClure, a Springfield…
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Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to waive the concealed carry license fee for qualified veterans.The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Mike…
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Illinois lawmakers want to reduce delays in medical care caused by the requirements of insurance companies.They said the process, known as “prior…
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The Illinois State Police is supporting legislation that would fingerprint applicants for the Firearm Owners Identification card.The change is meant to…
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has fired a transportation company after learning it shackled a young foster child for several…
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As Illinois lawmakers consider whether to change ethics laws after recent scandals, former legislative inspector general Julie Porter is urging them to…
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Illinois Senators overwhelmingly override Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of a sales tax exemption Wednesday, a day after member of the House did the same. It’s…
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Illinois lawmakers grilled state officials Tuesday about significant problems with health care for thousands of kids with ties to the Illinois child…