Tristate Regional News, Wednesday 3/9

03/09/11 Illinois citizens are one step closer to having the right to carry guns legally.   A downstate Democrat is behind the proposal.   Harrisburg Representative Brandon Phelps says it's about time law-abiding citizens have the right to protect themselves.

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Lawmakers urge citizens of Southern Illinois to become volunteers

05/02/11 With the serious threat of severe flooding looming and rain continuing to fall, state Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) is working with other local lawmakers state Rep. John Bradley (D-Marion), state Rep. Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro), state Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) and state Sen. David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) to encourage local residents to volunteer as the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers continue ...

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Advocates hope compromise leads to passage of concealed carry

06/26/11 State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg said he plans to talk to officials in Cook County and Chicago about a compromise, including the possibility of allowing local officials to decide whether people can carry concealed weapons.

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