Mike Smith
Mike Smith is the graduate Public Affairs Reporting intern for the spring 2020 legisltive session.
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A group of Illinois employers say they are not happy with recent changes to the state’s workers compensation rules.
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Illinoisans owe a combined $58 billion on their federal student loans, and with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order leaving some...
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a statewide stay-at-home order starting Saturday at 5 p.m. through April 7 to slow the spread of COVID-19. State...
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With Illinois residents practicing isolation inside their homes, the marijuana industry is making adjustments to meet consumer needs.
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A group of Republican lawmakers is criticizing the state for failing to process FOID card renewals in a timely manner.
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With a fourth case of COVID-19 announced in Illinois Monday, coronavirus continues to dominate headlines. But experts say there’s another, more common...
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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.
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An Illinois lawmaker wants people who injure or kill domesticated animals to face a harsher punishment.
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Illinois lawmakers are considering whether to waive the concealed carry license fee for qualified veterans.