State Sen. Chris Balkema (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Chris Balkema (R-Ill.)
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Balkema criticizes Pritzker's sanctuary policies during Secretary Noem's visit
Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon has commented on U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem's recent visit to Springfield, Illinois.
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Governor Pritzker criticized over spending surge amid tax hike proposal
While families are adjusting their budgets, Democrats in Springfield are proposing a $6 billion tax increase to support the largest budget in Illinois history.
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Illinois Senate supports deer population control bill to assist farmers and families
In Illinois, State Senator Chris Balkema is backing legislation designed to address the growing deer population, aiming to aid farmers, drivers, and rural landowners.
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Senator Balkema seeks guidance on fair play in women's sports
Senator Michael Balkema has highlighted several significant issues in his latest weekly update.
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High school students experience state government through Sen. Balkema's Youth Advisory Council
State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) recently organized a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for high school students from the 53rd Senate District at the Illinois State Capitol.
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Senators seek federal guidance on fairness in women's sports in Illinois
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus have reached out to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi for guidance on ensuring the fairness of girls' and women's sports in Illinois high schools.
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Illinois faces tax burden and legislative debates over cannabis and food safety
Tax issues and legislative matters have been at the forefront in Illinois.
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Illinois Senate debates gun reporting, child safety, and homeschooling regulations
Democrats have advanced Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act, reducing the time to report lost or stolen firearms from 72 to 48 hours.
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Balkema testifies on modernization bill; Illinois Republicans push for nuclear energy advancement
Last week, Senator Balkema testified before the Executive Committee for Senate Bill 2044, which seeks to authorize local governments to improve their operational efficiency.
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Senator Balkema calls for community input and advances Route 66 centennial resolution
Senator Balkema has issued his weekly update, touching upon several legislative and community issues.
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Resolution seeks to declare Route 66 centennial year
Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon has successfully advanced Senate Joint Resolution 12, a measure aimed at declaring 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year.
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Senator opposes township elimination; supports bills on sports fairness and trafficking
Senator Balkema has voiced opposition to Governor Pritzker's proposal to eliminate townships in Illinois.
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Senator Balkema opposes Pritzker's township consolidation proposal
Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon held a press conference to express his concerns regarding Governor Pritzker's proposal to eliminate townships in Illinois.
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Senator Balkema opposes new homeschooling regulations in Illinois
Senator Chris Balkema of Channahon, Illinois, recently participated in a rally at the Capitol alongside numerous parents and children.