Tag Archives: Dale Righter

PODCAST: Clowns to the Left of Dale Righter in Springfield

Posted on June 6, 2019 by David E Smith

You must watch 8 gut-busting minutes of one floor “debate” that took place recently in the Springfield swamp. Then when you’ve caught your breath and dried those tears of laughter, take a moment to dash off a thank you to State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) for his exasperated and exquisite exposure of yet another exasperating and chuckleheaded bill sponsored and unfortunately passed by Springfield clowns.

Illinois Senate Passes Legal Weed

Posted on May 30, 2019 by David E Smith

The Illinois Senate approved the so-called “Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act” (HB 1438 Senate Amendment 2) late yesterday by a vote of 38–17 with two voting present and two not voting. This bill now moves to the Illinois House for consideration. We have been told that Governor Pritzker has been making personal calls to lawmakers, promising them favors for their yes vote.

Posted in Drugs/Alcohol/Addictions | Tagged Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, Chapin Rose, Dale Righter, Dan McConchie, HB 1438, Jason Barickman, Michael Hastings, Neil Anderson | Comments Off

Massive Tax Bill Rejected by Governor Rauner; Back to the House

Posted on July 5, 2017 by David E Smith

Yesterday, the Illinois Senate took up the misguided proposal to massively increase the income taxes of citizens and corporations in Illinois. It is ironic that the General Assembly voted to impose oppressive government taxes on Illinoisans during Independence Day weekend.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bruce Rauner, Dale Righter, John Cullerton, Michael Madigan, Tax increase | Comments Off

Illinois Senate Passes HB 217 — Heads to Gov. Rauner’s Office

Posted on May 30, 2015 by David E Smith

Yesterday afternoon, the Illinois Senate voted 34-19-1 to pass HB 217, a bill that will censor professional therapits who want to help children who suffer from unwanted same-sex attraction disorder. Republican State Senators Christine Radogno (Lemont) and Chris Nybo (Hinsdale) voted with the majority of Democrats to pass this tyrannical legislation. Five state senators did not vote, while State Senator Bill Haine (D-Alton) voted present -- which is as good as a "no" vote.

Posted in How Did They Vote, Illinois Politics | Tagged Bruce Rauner, Chris Nybo, Christine Radogno, conversion therapy, Dale Righter, Daniel Biss, HB 217, Jim Oberweis, Kelly Cassidy, reparative therapy, Sam McCann, Tim Bivins | Comments Off