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  • What changes to the SAFE-T Act is Pekin’s legislator demanding now?

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• Illinois Republicans look for SAFE-T Act changes after Governors comment (centralillinoisproud.com) — A state representative from the Pekin area is pushing for major changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act after Gov. JB Pritzker signaled he’s open to revisions. He’s calling for tougher rules on pre-trial release, especially for drug possession cases, while law enforcement groups and supporters of the law continue to clash over its impact on crime and fairness.
   

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