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2016

Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation in State Legislatures
Aug. 18, 2016, 4:40 p.m.

Daily fantasy sports is a concept that is as tricky to say as it is to understand.  It exists in a legal gray area that has remained unregulated for years.  Recently, after several scandals that brought widespread public attention, legislators have attempted to define and regulate the practice.  

2014

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Illinois
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:33 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to VoteEasy at VoteSmart.org, giving Illinois voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Thirteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

2013

A Vote Smart Guide to the "Gang of Eight"
Feb. 28, 2013, 4:27 p.m.

Immigration: it's an issue that's been on the minds of a lot of prominent people involved in politics lately.

Primary in Illinois' 2nd District Special Election
Feb. 26, 2013, 5:09 p.m.

Six days after Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to the misuse of campaign funds, voters in his long-held district go the polls to begin the process of finding a replacement.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Bullying in Schools
Jan. 25, 2013, 7:05 p.m.

Throughout the past decade there has been a national trend of legislation on bullying.

2012

Love the Work Vote Smart Does? Be a Part of It!
Dec. 1, 2012, 2:47 a.m.

Are you a student or recent graduate interested in contributing to Project Vote Smart's mission of providing factual, free and unbiased information on your elected officials? Then our National Internship Program is for you! 

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Illinois
Oct. 18, 2012, 7:50 p.m.

2011

Congressional Beginnings
Oct. 6, 2011, 10:36 p.m.


2009

2008

Precious Moments
Feb. 22, 2008, 4 a.m.

Normal to Norman - Blogging from the Bus
Jan. 23, 2008, 4:46 a.m.

2007

Precious Moments
Sept. 7, 2007, 10:08 p.m.

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