Illinois governor says he is ‘not in charge’

Compiled from news services

CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner raised eyebrows, then questions about whether he misspoke after he declared “I am not in charge” of the state.

The Republican is seeking his second term in 2018. He said last week he’s “trying to get to be” in charge, but has been blocked by longtime Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Now the comment could haunt him all the way until Election Day.

Rauner’s words have drawn criticism from Democrats, his GOP primary challenger and even some of his supporters.

Moore probe promised

WASHINGTON— Senate Republicans have promised that former Alabama judge Roy Moore will face an ethics investigation if he wins Tuesday’s special election.

But the Senate Select Committee on Ethics hasn’t disciplined anyone since 2012.

Since 2007, it has issued five letters of admonition and no disciplinary sanctions, according to annual reports.

The six-member committee, chaired by Georgia Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, is evenly split between Republicans and Democrats.

Fetal tissue settlement

TwoCalifornia biosciencecompanies have reacheda $7.8 million settlementwith the Orange Countydistrict attorney’s office over allegations that they illegally sold fetal tissueto companies around theworld, prosecutors said.

Accordingto the settlementsigned Monday, DV BiologicsLLC and sister companyDaVinci BiosciencesLLC, both based in YorbaLinda, must cease all operationsin California within120 days. The companies must admit liability for violations of state and federallaws prohibiting the sale or purchase of fetal tissuefor research purposes.