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Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Brady: ‘Service to others, and not harsh partisan rhetoric, is what our State and Country need’
Former state representative Dan Brady has announced he is considering a run for the Illinois 17th Congressional District or the 88th District in the State House of Representatives.
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Bunting: 'I was proud to support legislation ... which designates May as Motorcycle Awareness Month'
In a May 16 Facebook post, Rep. Jason Bunting spoke of Motorcycle Awareness Month.
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Bunting: 'Will continue to oppose this effort to raise taxes on rural residents of McLean County.'
Illinois Rep. Jason Bunting said in a May 4 Facebook post that he opposes a bill to expand the property tax base of the Central Illinois Regional Airport from Bloomington and Normal to all of McLean County.
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Bunting on new legislation: 'New Illinois law brings big changes for Cottage Food businesses'
In a recent Facebook post, state Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) highlighted changes in the laws for cottage food businesses in Illinois.
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Bunting: 'For too long Illinois has passed budgets that appear balanced, but turn out to be anything but'
In his March 17 newsletter, Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Emington) posted that he is co-sponsoring an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to require that the state have balanced budgets each year.
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Tipsword on SNAP payment changes: 'You may have noticed that your benefits were reduced this month'
In a March 19 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) highlighted changes coming to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Rep. Bunting: 'Prairie Central FFA chapter one step closer to international competition'
Prairie Central High School’s Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management Team has the opportunity to go to Scotland and Ireland to compete at the Royal Highland International Dairy Judging Contest at the Clonmel Show in late June, according to a recent report by Farm Week Now.
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Caulkins on medical records bill: 'I want to emphasize this is a patient-centered effort'
A bill that requires healthcare facilities or healthcare practitioners to notify a patient when their record has been altered is being discussed in the Illinois House Rules Committee.
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Illinois State Senate: 'Illinois families do not want more taxes that they can't afford'
For the past two years, the idea to increase Illinois taxes has been discussed. State Senator Sue Rezin spoke about threats of a tax increase on Jan. 25.
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Rezin: 'It's an honor to serve everybody in the 38th district'
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently shared pictures of herself in the Old State Capitol as she was set to be sworn in for another term in the 103rd General Assembly.
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Rezin: 'As an Illinois State Senator, I take the responsibility to protect all citizens seriously'
In a Jan. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Sue Rezin spoke out against House Bill 5471.
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C.I. Shooting Sports: ‘After HB 5855 is passed you will never be able to purchase any thing considered an ‘Assault firearm’’
A local indoor shooting range business is decrying the efforts by Illinois Democrats to pass legislation that would greatly restrict gun owners' rights.
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Turner: 'We as legislators have a responsibility to take action and protect the people who are the targets of this deadly poison'
On Nov. 15, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) and Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) held a press conference to unveil legislation to combat the fentanyl epidemic.
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Turner: 'Attention Logan County: Please read the post from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.'
Sen. Sally Turner is making sure that residents do not miss a scam alert issued by the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
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Turner visits back-to-school event: 'A hot day with lots of love for the community'
On Aug. 6, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) visited the Full Gospel Evangelistic Center in Lincoln during its back-to-school event.
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Turner congratulates Holder White as 'our newest Illinois Supreme Court Justice'
Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) recently congratulated Lisa Holder White, the state's newest Supreme Court justice.
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Caulkins on Illinois energy: 'We are facing an immediate manmade crisis as politicians destroy Illinois’ robust energy market'
Illinois’ energy resources are struggling to keep up with growing demand, according to reports.
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Caulkins: 'We've got a serious problem. Let's get busy fixing it'
Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has begged Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) and his administration to lift restrictions on traditional energy generators to keep electric prices low and and sure there's enough power throughout the state.
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Barickman: lack of communication about Pontiac Correctional Center 'frustrating and wildly unfortunate'
Illinois State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) appears to be annoyed about the lack of communication from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) Administration over the possible downsizing of the Pontiac Correctional Center.
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Rezin on LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak: 'Our veterans deserve more than failed leadership, shifting blame to others'
Following a state audit of the 2020 LaSalle Veterans' Home COVID-19 outbreak, Illinois Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is denouncing Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for allegedly failing to take action that caused dozens of deaths.