Illinois even worse than California, says Institute of Government and Public Affairs

The University’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs conducted a study that compared California and Illinois, proving that California has the 49th worst fiscal problem in the nation while Illinois ranks 50th. 

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University police partner with Assembly Hall to secure classrooms for Unofficial

Assembly Hall security will be contracted to University police to monitor high capacity lecture halls on Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. Disruptive students can expect bag and 
identification checks, and beverage containers will not be allowed. 

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President Barack Obama launches College Scorecard

Students debate whether President Barack Obama’s College Scorecard, enacted after his 
State of the Union address, is a useful tool in deciding which university to attend.

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House alcohol amnesty bill mirrors University policy

While the University already has an unwritten policy exempting intoxicated minors from being prosecuted for receiving medical assistance, this could soon become a state law. The Illinois House judiciary committee is reviewing a bill on the subject, sponsored by a Champaign state legislator, on Wednesday.

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Same-sex marriage legislation passes in Illinois Senate

Under current legislation, Chan Choi, junior in FAA, only has the option of joining in a civil union in Illinois if he wants to legally commit to a partner.

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Obama, Quinn propose minimum wage raises at federal, state level

Students remain undecided whether minimum wage raises would help or hurt themselves and Illinois’ economy.

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Gov. Pat Quinn called for pension reform in State of State address

Pension reform remained Gov. Pat Quinn's first priority, followed by higher education reform and economy stimulation, when giving the State of the State address on Wednesday afternoon.

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Champaign-Urbana immigrants benefit from proposed legislation

Champaign immigrant advocates believe that undocumented immigrants living in Champaign-Urbana would benefit from Gov. Pat Quinn’s and President Barack Obama’s immigration legislation. 

http://www.dailyillini.com/news/illinois/article_d224fa06-702c-11e2-90f3-0019bb30f31a.html

Senator Dick Durbin proposes acts to reduce student loan debt

As student loan debt reaches $1 trillion and University students graduate with almost $23,000 on average, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., reintroduced two new pieces of legislation last month that address the situation.

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