Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Rep. Davis hopeful tax reform can be done soon
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says there are obstacles to overhauling the U.S. tax code, but he believes it can be done. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – With the April 18 tax deadline appr...
Apr 14, 2016
Renner on higher liquor fees: ‘Old boy network’ no longer in charge
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising liquor license fees in the city is long overdue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the...
Apr 13, 2016
ISU president to testify on Illinois budget impasse
ISU President Larry Dietz will testify at an Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee hearing this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – Illinois State University president Larry Die...
Apr 13, 2016
ISU expert: Sanders’ biggest opposition comes from his own party
Bernie Sanders has won eight of the last nine contests against Hillary Clinton, but the superdelegates heavily support Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Phil Roeder/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Be...
Apr 12, 2016
Bloomington boosts funding for road work
Bloomington is planning to boost its road resurfacing budget this summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/The Tire Zoo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is redoubling its efforts to fix ...
Apr 12, 2016
Wellness expo a ‘no-waste’ event in Bloomington
Ruth Ann Lipic with Ecology Action Centers speaks with attendees at the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo at Illinois Wesleyan’s Shirk Center in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ecolog...
Apr 08, 2016
Barickman seeks to stop grant handouts before election
State Sen. Jason Barickman is backing a measure to stop elected officials from handing out grants just before an election. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – S...
Apr 07, 2016
LaHood slams new fiduciary rule
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says the Obama administration has gone too far with new Labor Department rules. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, said...
Apr 06, 2016
ISU to host session on gender leadership differences
Rick Ringer is director of ISU’s Organizational Leadership Institute. (Photo courtesyilstu.edu)By Eric StockNORMAL – Leadership can come in many forms and an Illinois State University prof...
Apr 05, 2016
Sen. Brady: Illinois should begin work on 2017-2018 budget
State Sen. Bill Brady says Illinois lawmakers should start working on a state budget for 2017 and 2018, even as the state has gone nine months without a budget this year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Sto...
Apr 04, 2016
