Elik bill would ease firearm suppressor laws
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SPRINGFIELD A bill easing statewide restrictions on firearm suppressors is among several firearms-related bills introduced or sponsored by new State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Fosterburg.
The bill, HB 1891, would allow the civilian ownership and use of suppressors popularly referred to as “silencers” while hunting or at target ranges. The bill is part of a larger nation-wide legislative battle dealing with the issue and is similar to a bill proposed by former state Sen. Bill Haine, D-Alton, in 2018.
Elik’s bill was introduced Feb. 16. The following day State Rep. Andrew S. Chesney, R-Freeport, was added as a co-sponsor, the bill had its first reading and was referred to the Rules Committee. It is among several hundred firearms-related bills that have been introduced, ranging from registration and bans on “assault rifles” to multiple bills dealing with the Firea
The Indian markets fell for a fifth day on Monday as bond yields continued to rise and the possibility of fresh lockdown to tackle the new wave of coronavirus loomed in some states. The Sensex tumbled 1,145 points, or 2.3 per cent the most in two months to end at 49,744, the lowest close since February 2. The index has lost 2,410 points, or 4.6 per cent, in the last five sessions. The Nifty50 index fell to 14,676, down 306 points, or 2.04 per cent. The India VIX (volatility index) surged 14.5 per cent to finish at 25.47. At the close of trade on Monday, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies stood at Rs 200.26 trillion, with investor wealth declining by Rs 3.7 trillion compared to the previous closing.
Sport Australia
Helping sports design new products to attract and retain participants is the aim of a new Sport Australia resource launched today.
Sport Australia’s Participation Design Toolkit includes information, resources and tools to help sports develop effective participation plans and design products that focus on creating an enjoyable experience for all participants and volunteers.
“We know from our research that COVID-19 has led people away from sport to physical activity or less activity all together,” Sport Australia Acting CEO Rob Dalton said.
“While 93% of Australian children aged 5-13 participated in physical activity, only one in four said sport was a main interest or hobby, and more than half (52%) of children surveyed said sport needed to fit in with other things they do, highlighting the competition sport is facing from other interests and activities.”
County Board approves resolutions on HB 3653, Bi-State security
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EDWARDSVILLE Resolutions asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto a criminal justice bill, and for the Bi-State board to reconsider arming security guards or expanding police presence on MetroLink were overwhelmingly approved at Wednesday’s Madison County Board meeting.
The Bi-State security resolution was unanimously approved, while the only “no” vote on the criminal justice resolution came from Michael “Doc” Holliday, D-Alton.
Board member Jim Dodd, D-Alton, was absent, and board member Heather Mueller-Jones had internet issues during the Bi-State vote.
Both resolutions had been approved unanimously by the Government Relations Committee the previous day.