Illinois Lawmakers (Season 40, Episode 03: Budget Update & Tier 2 Pensions)

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In the latest episode of Illinois Lawmakers, host Jak Tichenor spoke with legislators about key issues at the Capitol. Discussions included the ongoing budget process, how federal government decisions are affecting Illinois, and Tier 2 pension reform. Other issues discussed include concerns about synthetic cannabis getting into Illinois prisons by mail.GUESTS: Ben Szalinski, Statehouse Reporter, Capitol News IllinoisSen. Elgie Sims Jr., Senate Majority Caucus Appropriations Leader (D-Chicago)Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards)Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, (D-Oswego)Sen. Terri Bryant, Assistant Senate Republican Leader (R-Murphysboro)ABOUT THE SHOW:“Illinois Lawmakers” is the longest-running television series offering continuing coverage of the Illinois General Assembly. Now in its 40th year of production, the series has found a new home with Capitol News Illinois. Learn more at capitolnewsillinois.com. Capitol News Illinois is a program of the Illinois Press Foundation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

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