Illinois could gain worldwide popularity, Cullerton says Senate President John Cullerton floated the idea Tuesday of making Illinois an Internet gambling hub, suggesting the state could organize a major online poker game and gain worldwide popularity.

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said Monday that they were looking to extend the daily impeachment proceedings quot;as long as the stamina of both panels will be able to sustain it.quot;

Fourteen months after Gov. Deval Patrick filed a proposal on the issue, Senate President Therese Murray said Wednesday she expects the Senate to take action in mid-May on a bill making major changes to the way health care is delivered and paid for in Massachusetts.

The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to unveil a bill that would help state veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families, Senate President Therese Murray’s office said.

FRANKFORT — The Senate gave final passage Friday to a Transportation Cabinet funding bill that does not restore about $50 million worth of road projects in and near Senate President David Williams#39; Southern Kentucky district.