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Caulkins reveals what delay of automatic gas tax increase means for citizens
In an April 23 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) pointed out something that Democrats in the General Assembly aren't talking about: what he calls the other impact of delaying the automatic gas tax increase.
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Caulkins honors late friend on Vietnam War Veterans Day
On March 29, Vietnam War Veterans Day, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) honored a fallen friend who served in Vietnam.
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Caulkins files signatures for Republican primary: 'I will continue to fight for you in Springfield'
Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is running in the upcoming June 28 Republican primary election to represent a new district.
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Caulkins: Democrats want to 'spend this money on anything except what we should be spending it on'
Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants the state to repay its debt used to keep the Illinois Department of Employment Security afloat to the feds now rather than later.
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Caulkins: Gov. Pritzker to blame for gas prices in Illinois
Illinois Rep. Dan Caulkins argues that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is at fault for high gas prices in the state.
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Bennett criticizes confirmation process of McCuskey as new legislative inspector general
Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Pontiac) is sharing his thoughts as the Illinois Senate recently confirmed Judge Michael McCuskey as the new legislative inspector general (LIG) in the state, filling a position that had been vacant since early January.
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Caulkins files bill to end mask mandate in House chamber
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) filed a bill recently aiming to end the mask mandate in the Illinois House chamber.
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Brady expresses support for new trucking program aimed at people ages 18-20
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), who is eyeing the Republican nod for the Illinois Secretary of State race in the June primary, late last month expressed his support for a new program designed to support the trucking industry.
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Caulkins: New budget doesn’t account for 'the realities the state faces'
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), who in the past has advocated for a balanced budget without new taxes and overspending, has criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $45.4 billion general revenue spending plan for fiscal year 2023 that calls for $1 billion in tax cuts.
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Bennett explores early education funding: 'Where is this $54 million going to get us to?'
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) wants to be clear about what an extra $54 million buys you in the world of early childhood education.
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Sommer supports repeal of SAFE-T Act
State Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-Morton) has said House Bill 3653 is proving to be everything he feared it would be.
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New Illinois college admission requirements to take effect at start of 2022
Beginning the first day of next year, students seeking to attend a public university in Illinois are required to complete three years of science, according to a legislative update from the office of State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Pontiac).
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Caulkins laments state spending on education failed to translate into good test scores
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) assessed the state of education in Illinois in his legislative update.
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Caulkins sponsors bill to make purchasing software on trade restriction list a felony
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Chambana) is pushing legislation what would make purchasing software from any company placed on the government’s “entity list” a felony offense.
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Halbrook chastises Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) used Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s visit to Washington, D.C. to witness the signing of the new bipartisan infrastructure plan to chastise the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” plan.
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Caulkins urges Pritzker to work with legislators on gun violence prevention
Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) posted a video on his Facebook page urging the governor to work with him on a bill to prohibit criminals from owning guns.
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Report states unemployment benefits keeping people from seeking work
As businesses in all areas of commerce struggle to find employees to fill vacancies, politicians have argued about the merits of unemployment benefits that could potentially be keeping people from seeking employment.
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Brady: 'Our caucus budget chair was not included on any part of budget negotiations'
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal) says the will of the people is being totally disregarded by Democrats now working on map redistricting.
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Rezin: Democrats using 'estimated model' to create legislative districts
State Sen. Sue Rezin is calling on Democrats to be frank and to the point in laying out what they see as fairness when it comes to map redistricting. “What is your definition of fairness,” Rezin told Fox News.
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Bennett: 'Districts are being drawn in secret'
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to honor his commitment to fair maps for the sake of all of Illinois.