Illinois state Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently voiced her support for Southern Illinois University at Carbondale officials' plans to eliminate standardized test scores from the school's admissions requirements.
Legislation to ensure the collection of sales tax revenue through online marketplace facilitators (i.e., Amazon, eBay and Etsy) was passed by the Senate last week and now awaits the governor's signature.
After a holiday weekend spent giving thanks, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) continued work throughout the 59th District. This week, Sen. Fowler spoke on healthcare legislation, took part in a contracting workshop and attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Centerstone.