| Mar 10th 2010 |
- Daily Herald
"...."We have to pass policy measures in this state that address the fact that we have a serious credibility problem down here. What are we doing to address waste, corruption, fraud and budget mismanagement? ... We need to see the governor talk more about that in the future."...."
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| Mar 4th 2010 |
- The State Journal-Register
"...“It’s a perfect way to make sure we have greater accountability for the rate of which we spend the investment of taxpayers,” said Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Mount Prospect...."
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| Feb 24th 2010 |
- Park Ridge Journal
"Comparing influence peddling by public officials to drug dealing, State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-33rd) of Park Ridge reintroduced a bill to hit corrupt public officials where it would hurt most: the wallet...."
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| Nov 7th 2009 |
- CBS 2
"..."We are attempting to make sure that we are leveling the playing field, that we have a greater foundation of fairness, that we make sure that the voices of taxpayers are being heard when it comes to policy that is being made," Kotowski said...."
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| Nov 1st 2009 |
- Chicago Tribune
"....We know of no other politician who enjoys this kind of veto invincibility. President Barack Obama's veto can be overridden by two-thirds of the U.S. House and Senate. An override of Gov. Quinn takes a three-fifths majority. The same goes for every other county in Illinois, according to Sen. Dan Kotowski, D- Park Ridge, the Senate sponsor of the override bill...."
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| Oct 30th 2009 |
- Chicago Public Radio
"....Across the country and in the State of Illinois, you just don't simply see that. What we're trying to do is rectify a wrong and make sure our county board members have more of an opportunity to represent their constitutents on very important issues...."
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| Oct 30th 2009 |
- Daily Herald
"The Illinois Senate voted 48-1 to send to the governor a law that would require three-fifths support on the Cook County Board to overturn a board president's veto. Currently the action requires a politically impossible four-fifths vote...."It's a matter of fairness," said state Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat who sponsored the proposal in the Senate....
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| Oct 29th 2009 |
- Chicago Tribune
"....The state legislation would reduce the margin required to override a veto from four-fifths to three-fifths. The county board has 17 commissioners, so the number of commissioners needed to override a veto would fall from 14 to 11....State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge, is the sponsor of today's measure...."
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| Sep 9th 2009 |
- Chicago Sun-Times Commentary
"It's good to be the king, or nearly so. That's what Cook County Board President Todd Stroger essentially is, thanks to a rule that requires a four-fifths majority of county commissioners -- 14 of 17 votes -- to override his veto...
State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) is reviving a measure to make it easier to override Stroger's veto. His bill would lower the number of votes on the County Board necessary for a veto override from a four-fifths majority to a three-fifths majority, which is more in line with other legislative bodies.
"It's just an issue of fairness; it's an issue of checks and balances," Kotowski argues..."
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| Sep 8th 2009 |
- Daily Herald
"Two suburban state lawmakers want to cut the number of votes needed to override a Cook County Board presidential veto.
State Sen. Dan Kotowski and state Rep. Julie Hamos said they'll push for passage of a law to do so during the General Assembly's fall veto session next month.
Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, said the current 4/5ths majority required for an override needs to be loosened up..."
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| Sep 8th 2009 |
- Park Ridge Herald-Advocate
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd, held a press conference in downtown Chicago Tuesday calling for a reduction in the number of votes needed to override a veto by the Cook County Board president.
Kotowski said the Cook County Board's four-fifths rule "is now obsolete, outdated and unfair," and called for it to be changed a three-fifths majority..."
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| Sep 8th 2009 |
- Chicago Tribune
"Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) and Rep. Julie Hamos of (D-Evanston) said today that the threshold should be lowered to a three-fifths majority ..."
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| Sep 8th 2009 |
- Progress Illinois
"...two state lawmakers -- Sen. Dan Kotowski and Rep. Julie Hamos -- are hoping to pass legislation lowering the override threshold from a four-fifths majority to a three-fifths majority during the General Assembly's veto session in October...
Last week, Cook County commissioners failed to override Board President Todd Stroger's veto of an ordinance to roll back some of the controversial 2008 sales tax hike -- this despite the fact that 13 of the 17 board members voted in favor of the override. In her Sunday Sun-Times column, Carol Marin explained why the "all but impossible" veto override threshold is still in existence..."
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| May 18th 2009 |
- Chicago Sun-Times
"...Legislation awaiting Gov. Quinn's signature would prohibit future members of the General Assembly and judges from having their pension be based solely on the salary of the last job they held, as current law allows. Instead, members' pensions would be based upon the average of their 48 highest-paying months in a state job....
...Kotowski said that during a time when families are struggling with finances and working multiple jobs to get by, legislators' ballooning pensions shouldn't be a worry...."
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| May 17th 2009 |
- Daily Herald
"..."We don't need another layer of taxpayer-funded bureaucracy headed by another political appointee to oversee the issuing of contracts," said state Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat. "The state needs to enforce its current rules, and that process can be strengthened by added penalties for those violating the law."..."
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| May 16th 2009 |
- Daily Herald
"...Instead, pensions would be calculated like they are for other state workers. Kudos to all for doing what's right. Extra praise to these suburban legislators who were sponsors: State Sens. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat; Chris Lauzen, an Aurora Republican, and state Rep. Elaine Nekritz, a Northbrook Democrat...."
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| Apr 21st 2009 |
- St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"...State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Mount Prospect, said unsolicited credit card applications often contain personal information about the recipient that could leave them vulnerable to identity theft if a discarded application is snatched from their trash.
Kotowski is sponsoring a proposal that would make mailing unsolicited applications to people's homes illegal unless the company provides opt-out instructions on the front of the envelope...."
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| May 12th 2009 |
- Daily Herald
"...Kotowski said Tuesday he wants to change the plan to have an immediate effective date. Doing so would give commissioners a chance to bring forth another repeal and, if Stroger again vetoes it, have an easier time casting that veto aside...."
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| Mar 26th 2009 |
- Park Ridge Herald-Advocate
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd, Park Ridge, also announced this week that three air monitors will be installed near O'Hare by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Kotowski said the locations of the monitors, which will assess air quality, have not been determined, but he hopes to see them installed within the area of Park Ridge affected by the increased air traffic from the new runway."
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| Feb 3rd 2009 |
- Daily Herald
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat active on the issue, said the treatment should help address a crisis that saw more than 6,000 veterans commit suicide in 2005, according to a CBS report - a rate twice as high as that among nonveterans...."
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| Oct 28th 2008 |
- The Chicago Sun-Times
"Democrat Dan Kotowski took over this formerly Republican seat in 2007 and has earned a return trip to Springfield. Kotowski, of Park Ridge, is an energetic, accessible legislator who hit the ground running when he arrived in Springfield..."
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| Oct 26th 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"Maeve Kelliher, a 16-year-old Maine South High School sophomore, has her parents and grandparents drive her to Kotowski's campaign headquarters twice each week.
Kelliher learned of the need for volunteers at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Park Ridge, where both Kotowski and the Kellihers are members.
"I'm not old enough to vote yet, but this is a way for me to help out," she said."
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| Oct 26th 2008 |
- The Journal & Topics Newspapers
"Former 33d Dist. State Sen. Cheryl Axley, a Republican who Kotowski defeated in 2006, agreed with Kotowski on this manner. Axley served as township clerk for 12 years before Sweeney.
"It's a huge blunder," she said."
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| Oct 24th 2008 |
- The Chicago Tribune
"Democratic Sen. Dan Kotowski has impressed a lot of people in the two years since he beat a Republican who had been appointed to this seat. He is one of the more independent members of the Senate Democratic caucus."
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| Oct 22nd 2008 |
- The Daily Herald
"Voters have distinct choices in Sen. Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge and Republican Mike Sweeney of Arlington Heights..."
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| Oct 13th 2008 |
- The Pioneer Press
"After only two years, Sen. Dan Kotowski has amassed a considerable record of legislative accomplishment, eager to prove that the 2006 results were no fluke. Based on this we endorse Sen. Dan Kotowski's return for a four-year term."
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| Oct 12th 2008 |
- The Daily Herald
"Democrat incumbent Dan Kotowski said he was the chief sponsor of a bill recently enacted that helps businesses save money on health care costs by offering wellness programs to their employees. He said he also co-sponsored a bill, also passed, that established a venture capital fund for Illinois startup companies to create new jobs and technologies."
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| Oct 10th 2008 |
- The Chicago Tribune
"Kotowski, a former executive director of the Illinois Citizens Against Handgun Violence, said his record proves he is an advocate for taxpayers. He supported a law that put a 7 percent cap on property assessments and voted in favor of a gambling bill that would have provided for school and road construction without raising taxes."
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| Oct 9th 2008 |
- The Pioneer Press
"Kotowski also believes companies that received tax subsidies and then left Illinois should have to pay that money back, and the state should also pay, with interest, when it is late with its own payments."
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| Sep 23rd 2008 |
- Daily Herald
""I think there's a great coordination going on, locally, statewide and nationally," said state Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat. "There's only so much that government can do when there's rainfall like this. It takes time and resources and money, but people are strongly committed to get things done.""
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| Aug 21st 2008 |
- Pioneer Press Newspapers
"Kotowski agreed that money will not be the deciding factor in this race.
"I think more than money, what has given me an advantage is that I've been able to live up to my promises and achieve results as a senator," he said, referring to his efforts to help pass a cap on property tax assessments, a state law to protect children from Internet predators, and other laws and initiatives."
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| Aug 20th 2008 |
- Chicago Tribune
""We owe it to our young people," said Sen. Dan Kotowski (D- Park Ridge). "We owe it to our families to do the right thing."
Hammered by the rising costs of fuel and college tuition, young adults today are struggling when they leave their parents' homes to pay for the basic necessities, and insurance coverage, too, gets cut from their budgets, Kotowski said."
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| Aug 20th 2008 |
- Rockford Register Star
"“This is right because it’s good public policy,” said Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge, and the bill’s Senate sponsor."
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| Aug 13th 2008 |
- Pioneer Press Newspapers
"The first five scholarships -- $1,000 each-- were presented July 24 at a ceremony at the HAVE Dreams headquarters on Busse Highway, and state Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd, joined the HAVE Dreams staff in congratulating the recipients. Each had spent five to six years in the Social Buddies program."
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| Aug 10th 2008 |
- India Post
"It had been a hope of the IAC to expand its services to the Chicago land suburbs as a way to reach more of the Chicago land area. IAC's president Ned Gauri and 33rd District Illinois State Senator Dan Kotowski were among those present. In his address, Senator Kotowski said "I will do whatever I can to help the Indo-American Center achieve its goals." The main office of IAC is located on California Avenue near Devon Avenue."
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| Aug 6th 2008 |
- Pioneer Press Newspapers
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd, said the proposed Metra STAR Line transit system would reduce roadway congestion, especially in the northwest suburbs with a commuter line running into Chicago and south to fast-growing Joliet.
Kotowski, of Mount Prospect, also said legislation such as property assessment caps and homeowners exemptions were important in encouraging workers to reside and work in the northwest suburbs."
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| Jun 26th 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"A year-old law pushed by state Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, created state funding to help veterans get the mental health care they need. Kotowski said he heard from various veterans groups requesting a center like the one at Alexian Brothers, so he wanted to provide state resources to help them.
"They wanted something to be done," Kotowski said.
The state budget includes $8 million for traumatic brain injury screening and a 24-hour hotline for veterans."
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| Jun 26th 2008 |
- Chicago Tribune
""This ruling has clarified the debate," said. Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge), a former gun control lobbyist. "If you are going to allow access, like most of the country does already, what are we going to do to make our society safer? The gun industry is basically the last unregulated industry in our country. They should abide by same sort of health and safety regulations that apply when any other consumer product is sold, whether that’s teddy bears ... or a bottle of aspirin.""
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| Jun 25th 2008 |
- Journal & Topics Newspapers
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-33d) of Park Ridge attended. His bill helped fund the program.
Physicians at Wednesday's press conference explained that new state of the art equipment recently brought online at the hospital is helping doctors tell the difference between PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.
"The one thing we can agree on is that we need to honor our veterans in a better way," said Kotowski.
Kotowski said the Pentagon identified 40,000 veterans who have sought treatment for PTSD. He explained that some groups estimate the true number of veterans suffering the condition is closer to 300,000.
Kotowski said through technology PTSD can be detected physically and not just through psychological examination."
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| Jun 25th 2008 |
- Chicago Tribune
"Participating in the hospital's effort are the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, the Veterans Administration and the Northwest Suburban Veterans Advisory Council.
State funding approved last year targets veterans with PTSD, officials said.
"Isn't it about time we do this in the United States of America?" said state Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge), who sponsored the legislation.
"This is the one thing we can agree on."
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| Jun 25th 2008 |
- Journal & Topics Newspapers
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-33) planned a town hall meeting at Park Ridge City Hall last night (Tuesday, June 24) regarding property taxes.
"The purpose is to talk about how we can best contain property taxes in our area," Kotowski said Tuesday afternoon before the meeting. "A focus is on the 7% cap on property tax assessments."
Kotowski was the co-sponsor of a bill last year that put that cap on assessments. The current bill runs for three years. "We want to extend that permanently," he said.
He would also like to increase the homestead exemption from $33,000 to $60,000. "We need to figure out ways to put money back in people's pocketbooks," he said.
Kotowski said he has talked to thousands of voters in the 33rd district. "It (property tax) is one of the top concerns that people have." He hoped the town hall meeting would give residents awareness of the assessment cap and the homestead exemption as well as other tax relief measures for seniors and veterans. "We want to make sure people understand.""
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| Jun 25th 2008 |
- Pioneer Press Newspapers
"Alexian Brothers Medical Center has one of only 25 MEG systems in the nation. The machine, which costs $2.5 million and an additional $500,000 per year to operate, was showcased at a conference at Alexian Brothers on Wednesday (June 25) attended by state Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd, hospital officials, veterans and their families."
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| Jun 17th 2008 |
- Pioneer Press Newspapers
"After the two-hour meeting, Kotowski said the Department of Veteran Affairs "can be the conduit to finding our vets."
"This is what we've been hearing from veterans -- the need to keep better track of them over time so that we can get them to them. Some of our vets are not members of American Legions, and they don't know about these services," said Kotowski, of Mount Prospect.
Kotowski's law also creates an education loan repayment program and grants for nurses intending to work in care homes for vets."
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| Jun 1st 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat who also sponsored the change to expand background checks, said although mental health providers might initially find it daunting to gather more information, the process will be more timely and efficient.
"The education's out there, and I think the will is definitely out there," Kotowski said. "This doesn't release anybody's private information, it just makes sure that the people who are considered a danger are on the list of prohibited gun buyers.""
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| May 19th 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, who presented the awards, said Wave embodies the spirit of Botterman.
"Pat started volunteering when he was in high school. And she just represents the continuation of that spirit," Kotowski said."
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| May 19th 2008 |
- Pioneer Press
"The Wheeling Township and Palatine Township Democratic organizations paid tribute to the late Patrick Botterman as they honored two Palatine residents Sunday for forming a grassroots organization to support Barack Obama for president.
Chet Farley and Kelly Friskics are the first recipients of the Patrick S. Botterman Leadership Award, which was created in memory of Botterman, who served as Wheeling Township Democratic committeeman for 13 years.
Botterman of Arlington Heights, who was 44 when he died from a heart attack in March, had worked on numerous political campaigns, including those of U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean, D-8th; Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown and state Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd. He also served on the Harper College Board of Trustees and mentored scores of young people interested in political and community causes.
The award is given to people who work for social change. That spirit is exemplified by Farley and Friskics, township Democratic officials said. The pair formed the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago for Obama in February 2007 and have traveled to various states to work on the Democratic presidential primaries there.
Kotowski presented the Botterman Leadership Award to Farley and Friskics during a ceremony at the Wheeling Park District's Chevy Chase Country Club."
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| May 11th 2008 |
- Neighborhood Newspapers
"Letter to the Editor in Neighborhood Newspapers
On Mother’s Day, I will be -- like all the families in our community -- honoring my Mom for her loving commitment to her husband and children. And my young boys will be showing their appreciation for their mother: my wonderful wife, Anne.
I may be an elected official, but I know that the real values of our community lie not in the laws that we pass, but in the hearts of our families.
On May 11th, however, many moms in our communities will be experiencing the day with a mixture of love, anxiety and concern. That is because their son or daughters are honorably serving our nation in the military overseas.
I would ask everyone in our extended community to reach out to our military moms and give them the support and thanks that they so richly deserve.
Our nation owes much to their children in uniform and to their mothers, our neighbors, for their personal sacrifices.
Dan Kotowski
State Senator
33rd District
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| May 9th 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat pushing a test run of the four-year degree programs, said suburban students with full-time jobs in the area have a difficult time affording traditional four-year colleges. This proposal would have especially helped local police officers obtain bachelor's degrees required for most departments, he said.
"As lawmakers we should be encouraging and supporting programs to break down barriers to higher education, and give the people as many options as possible to take a bachelor's degree to improve their lives," Kotowski said.
No state funding or money from local property taxes would have been used to finance the bachelor's degree programs, supporters said. Costs would have been paid by private donations and each bachelor student's individual tuition, set at average public university rates."
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| Apr 14th 2008 |
- Pioneer Press
"Arlington Heights resident Kathleen Sances is the new Wheeling Township Democratic committeeman.
Sances has volunteered in campaigns during previous election years, but she will now lead the Wheeling Township Democratic Party's attempt to develop and promote candidates for local office, register voters and coordinate campaigns.
Sances is eyeing five legislative seats this year. It's a tough task given only one seat is currently held by an incumbent Democratic, state Sen. Dan Kotowski's 33rd District seat. Sances is also working on behalf of challengers Peter Gutzmer for state senator in the 27th District, Mark Walker for state representative in the 66th District, Carol Javens for state representative in the 53rd District and Dan Seals for U.S. representative in the 10th District.
"Our chances in 2008 are better than they've ever been," said Sances, who was installed into her new position April 9. "All the way down.
"Gutzmer and Seals ran in the last election and were very close," Sances continued, "so we're hopeful."
The Cook County Democratic Party selected Sances to replace Patrick Botterman, who died of a heart attack last month at age 44.
"He was a very close friend of mine," she said. "They're very big shoes to fill, and I'm honored to have the opportunity to follow the path he was taking."
In memory of Botterman, Sances said, the Wheeling Township Democrats will honor an individual each year who shows the same fearless determination to fight for social change.
The Patrick S. Botterman Leadership Award will be given to an individual who volunteers within Wheeling Township at 11:30 a.m. May 18 at Chevy Chase Country Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling.
Nominations can be sent to the Wheeling Township Democrats, 1310 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights IL 60004."
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| Mar 19th 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"Democratic state Sen. Dan Kotowoski of Park Ridge attended the board's meeting to share its grief and reaffirm his commitment to the uphill battle awaiting in the Senate.
"Patrick was one of the people who encouraged me to think about the bill and its impact on the people of the district," Kotowski said. "I'm confident we can move on this legislation during this session. It's what Patrick would have wanted.""
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| Mar 12th 2008 |
- Chicago Tribune
"The idea here is to limit the lethality of weapons. "Lethality is kind of like the nicotine of the gun industry," said Sen. Dan Kotowski (D- Park Ridge), a sponsor of the bill.
"The more lethal it is, the better it is for sales," Kotowski said. "What this bill does is limit the damage that firearms can cause. In the same way we reduce auto accidents and deaths through seat belt laws ... we can work to reduce the number of gun deaths and injuries by limiting the lethality of firearms.""
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| Mar 6th 2008 |
- Rockford Register Star
"The Illinois General Assembly may take legislative action to protect Illinois’ patients, which is an encouraging first step for our state. Senate Bill 2893 and its companion, House Bill 5315, are co-sponsored by Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge, and Rep. William Davis, D-Hazel Crest. A hearing on the legislation in Springfield is scheduled for today."
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| Feb 24th 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"After reading a recent Daily Herald editorial opinion, I realized that there is still some misunderstanding regarding Senate Bill 940.The Herald has admitted that (in part) the premise of its argument was based in error, as the bill became state law in early fall of last year. It has been very diligent in correcting this error, and I appreciate the opportunity to share these facts with you about a law editorialized favorably by another major Chicago-area newspaper.
I think a discussion about the aftermath of the Northern Illinois University shooting is definitely in order, and will serve to be very productive for future health and safety measures.
The bill that I sponsored last year was not a knee-jerk reaction to the recent school shooting, but instead was a well-thought-out, bipartisan policy, which passed after the tragedy at Virginia Tech. After working with both sides of the aisle, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, law enforcement officials, and those in the mental health field, we strengthened current law to streamline and ensure timely reporting of those who could be a danger to themselves and others.
SB 940, which takes effect June 1, requires that all Illinois inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities report to law enforcement on a weekly basis about individuals who pose a real and immediate threat to themselves and people around them. This requirement will give our State Police another violence prevention tool by stopping potentially dangerous people from securing an Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card and buying guns.
There are several ways to streamline communication between law enforcement and mental health agencies, but we took a very meticulous approach to protect the rights of individuals while offering an additional way to reduce the number of gun deaths and injuries.
We needlessly lost six lives at Northern Illinois University, and the tragedy of this event and others across our country have shaken us all to the very core. I will remain vigilant in preventing gun violence, and I will continue to do whatever it takes to protect the safety of all our families.
State Sen. Dan Kotowski
Park Ridge"
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| Feb 21st 2008 |
- Daily Herald
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, said he needs more details before he could support a plan that would tax businesses for not spending enough on health care for their employees.
"You've got to look at this with a very careful eye and determine how businesses are going to be impacted by this," Kotowski said. "For a lot of businesses, they may have to close their doors.""
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| Feb 19th 2008 |
- CBS
""We moved heaven and earth to make sure we didn't have acts of foreign [terror] on our soil here," said Sen. Daniel Kotowski (D-Park Ridge). "We should be moving heaven and earth to make sure we keep our kids safe, our families safe.""
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| Feb 18th 2008 |
- Associated Press
"But state Sen. Dan Kotowski, a sponsor of the law that will require more detailed reporting to state officials about those who have received mental health treatment, said the sketchy information about Kazmierczak's medical history makes it impossible to know if he would have fallen under the law.
"This law is more comprehensive than most," the Democrat said Monday. "But everything needs to be evaluated and reviewed to address the problem so that something like this never happens again. This is the promise we have to make.""
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| Feb 17th 2008 |
- Chicago Tribune
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D- Park Ridge) sponsored the new reporting bill, saying it was seen as a reasonable way to address the potentially "dangerous and terribly potent mix" of mentally ill people and firearms.
"We can't take anything for granted anymore as far as keeping ourselves safe, and it's very disturbing," he said."
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| Jan 18th 2008 |
- Evanston Review
"State Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-33rd, of Park Ridge, said the Senate is also committed to passing the trailer bill, although they will not reconvene until after the Feb. 5 statewide elections. So, as currently constituted, anyone over 65 years old can ride for free in 60 days.
"Mass transit is very important in my district and beyond and we needed to make progress," Kotowski said. "Yesterday, we moved forward and achieved the goal of funding mass transit.""
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| Jan 15th 2008 |
- Arlington Heights Post
"While the majority of the bill"
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