Category Archives: Scott Laughlin
Durbin ’embarrassed’ by opioid-enabling bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says,”It was embarrassing. We’ve got to reverse this and do it quickly.” This is in response to legislation passed under the Obama Administration, which in his ...
Oct 17, 2017
BN Advantage to visit Arkansas communities for inspiration
The 2016 ‘One Voice’ delegation is pictured above in Washington D.C. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Local econo...
Oct 12, 2017
Barickman: Rauner ‘lost credibility’ by signing abortion bill
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he’s heard lots of anger from conservatives since Gov. Bruce Rauner approved state funding for abortions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Oct 05, 2017
Rep. Brady opposes tax hike for construction bill
State Rep. Dan Brady says he’s opposed to raising the gas tax to fund a capital bill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An increase in the state’s gas tax is one idea und...
Sep 27, 2017
LaHood: Tax reform shouldn’t be partisan issue
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said the tax reforms Republicans are working on would provide some relief for the middle class. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – President Trump is expected to r...
Sep 26, 2017
Unit 5 to freeze administrators pay amid budget deficit
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district is still waiting on $2.7 million from the state. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 administrators, including the superintendent,...
Sep 25, 2017
Illinois State’s ‘Redbirds Rising’ effort seeks to raise $150 million
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz (right) and campaign co-chair Dan Kelley discuss ISU’s Redbirds Rising fundraising effort. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Sep 18, 2017
Rep. Davis: Zero chance ‘dreamers’ get deported amid DACA overhaul
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he believes Congress will pass a permanent fix to the DACA program. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock TAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said it’...
Sep 13, 2017
Bloomington council to consider sharper rate hikes for quicker infrastructure fix
Some Bloomington alderman want sharper sewer rate hikes and storm sewer fee increases so the city can more quickly repair aging infrastructure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 12, 2017
2 Illinois Wesleyan football players fear deportation amid DACA overhaul
Illinois Wesleyan football players Victor Arizmendi and Chrystian Maciorowski say they are concerned what could happen now that President Trump has called for an overhaul of the DACA program. (Photo b...
Sep 07, 2017
