Illinois State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln)
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Sally Turner introduces bill targeting renewable energy property tax rates
State Senator Sally Turner has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing property tax contributions from wind and solar energy companies in Illinois.
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Senator Sally Turner introduces bill to raise property taxes on renewable energy projects
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has introduced Senate Bill 2706, which aims to update Illinois’ property tax valuation formula for renewable energy projects.
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Roads, health awareness highlighted by Sen. Turner for central Illinois district
Major road and bridge projects are planned for Illinois’ 44th Senate District in 2026, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program.
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Illinois officials seek feedback on math plan; state fairs top one million visitors
Illinois education officials are seeking public input on a new statewide plan aimed at improving student math performance.
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Remembering former Governor Jim Edgar; safety reminders issued for harvest season
Jim Edgar, who served as the 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999, died on September 14, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Senator Sally Turner receives Legislator of the Year honor from county veterans group
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has been recognized as the 2025 Legislator of the Year by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions.
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Illinois Sen. Sally Turner highlights Veterans Day tribute, honors local teacher
Families across Illinois are being invited to honor veterans through the annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse, hosted by the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.
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Senator Sally Turner honors Ralph Allen with district’s outstanding teacher award
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has recognized Ralph Allen, an Agricultural Science teacher and FFA advisor at Mt.
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Turner introduces bill targeting utility relief amid other legislative updates
State Senator Sally Turner has introduced new legislation aimed at helping Illinois families cope with rising utility costs.
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Turner introduces bill targeting utility cost relief for middle-class Illinoisans
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has introduced new legislation aimed at helping Illinois families manage increasing electricity bills.
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Illinois faces scrutiny over cashless bail as state sees changes across education aid and tourism
Illinois’ recent decision to eliminate cash bail has drawn national attention after President Trump signed an executive order on August 25, directing federal agencies to consider blocking funding to states that have ended the practice.
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Turner’s bill exempting tiny homes for veterans from EV rules becomes law
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Sally Turner aimed at protecting affordable housing for at-risk veterans has been signed into law.
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New law creates commission aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois
Legislation introduced by State Senator Sally Turner aimed at helping young farmers in Illinois has been signed into law.
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Senator Turner's bill creating farmland transition commission signed into law
Legislation aimed at supporting young farmers in Illinois has been signed into law.
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Sally Turner's celiac safety bill becomes law amid other legislative updates
State Senator Sally Turner’s legislation aimed at improving food safety for those with Celiac Disease has been signed into law in Illinois.
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Illinois passes law requiring celiac disease training for food handlers
Illinois has enacted a new law aimed at improving food safety for residents with Celiac Disease.
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Senate Republicans urge governor’s veto on SB 328; call attention to SNAP penalties
Senate Republicans have renewed their call for Governor J.B. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a measure they argue would make Illinois courts more accessible to out-of-state lawsuits and increase costs for businesses and families in the state.
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Summer electricity rate hikes spark debate over energy policies
Earlier this year, Ameren and ComEd announced significant increases in summer electricity rates.
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Illinois signs PBM reform law; $18 million granted to public libraries
Legislation targeting the practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1.
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Pritzker signs controversial prisoner review board bill amid GOP criticism
Illinois Republicans are expressing concern over new legislation signed into law, which they claim weakens the oversight of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) and poses a threat to public safety.