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Possible Override of Veto on Ride-Sharing Legislation On the Agenda in Springfield
Possible Override of Veto on Ride-Sharing Legislation On the Agenda in Springfield
John Gregory -- Illinois Radio Network An override of the governor’s veto on regulations of the so-called ride-sharing industry is on the agenda for legislators this week. The governor had said imposing new rules on companies like Uber, Lyft, and Sidecar, which allow customers to hail rides from their smartphones, could be left up to local governments...
Watchdog Groups Praise Veto Of Public Records Bill
Watchdog Groups Praise Veto Of Public Records Bill
Jim Anderson -- Illinois Radio Network Watchdog groups are pleased that the governor has vetoed a bill that they say would have hindered access to public records. The legislation was apparently intended to give local governments relief from nuisance requesters, but Maryan Judar of the Citizen Advocacy Center says the limits and fees imposed would include legitimate requests from interested citizen