Mike Smith
Mike Smith is the graduate Public Affairs Reporting intern for the spring 2020 legisltive session.
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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.
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Illinois lawmakers want to reduce delays in medical care caused by the requirements of insurance companies.
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The Illinois State Police is supporting legislation that would fingerprint applicants for the Firearm Owners Identification card.
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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...