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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 105: Rep. Brady Sponsors New, Tough Ethics Reforms for Legislators.

Rep. Brady Sponsors New, Tough Ethics Reforms for Legislators.

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

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Rep. Brady spearheading stricter ethics standards for legislators amid scandals

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Normal) is leading a contingent of GOP lawmakers pushing for ethics reform legislation in Springfield.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Bennett reintroduces bill on lobbying restrictions following former Rep. Arroyo's arrest

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

The list of Republican lawmakers demanding ethics reform in Springfield continues to grow.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Week in Review: November 5

By Press release submission | 6 days ago

State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) took action this week with the goal of restoring public trust in government by filing legislation to ensure independent investigations of members of the General Assembly.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 51: Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway to be dedicated on Veterans Day

By Press release submission | 6 days ago

Three LeRoy brothers who gave their lives in World War II will be honored on November 11th with the dedication of the Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway, according to State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Rezin files legislation combatting the youth vaping epidemic

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2019

In light of the recent health issues related to electronic cigarettes, State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) has filed legislation aimed at reducing underage individuals’ access to vapor products.

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Ramsin Benyamin donates $1,000 to Kathy Davis' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 11, 2019

Ramsin Benyamin donated $1,000 to Republican Kathy Davis' election campaign committee, Friends of Kathy Yoder, on Nov. 11, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From Macon Reporter

Promoting a progressive tax as the answer to state's fiscal woes is 'beyond reckless,' Rep. Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax push as more of the same nonsense Springfield has become known for in recent years.

From Peoria Standard

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 106: Encouraging safe driving

By Press release submission | 8 days ago

Encouraging safe driving

From Chambana Sun

Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) opposes Senate Bill 1784 on the basis that the legislation would hurt workers opposed to paying union dues and grant the unions greater access to employees' personal information, all while curtailing their rights to free speech.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senate Republicans introduce legislation to ensure independent investigations of ethics violations

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2019

The Senate Republican Caucus took action today to restore public trust in an honest and ethical state government.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Rezin’s bill protecting those with pre-existing conditions failed veto override motion

By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2019

Legislation providing heightened protections for those with pre-existing conditions has failed to garner the 3/5 majority needed to override the Governor’s veto.

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Pam Donovan donates $1,075 to Kathy Davis' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 4, 2019

Pam Donovan donated $1,075 to Republican Kathy Davis' election campaign committee, Friends of Kathy Yoder, on Nov. 4, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Amanda Wycoff Neaves donates $2,500 to Kathy Davis' election campaign

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2019

Amanda Wycoff Neaves donated $2,500 to Republican Kathy Davis' election campaign committee, Friends of Kathy Yoder, on Oct. 31, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chairman calls Pritzker's promotion of fair tax proposal 'inappropriate at best,' illegal at worst

By Glenn Minnis | 18 days ago

As chairman of the Vote No on the Blank Check Amendment, Greg Baise is demanding that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an end to what he sees as an abuse of state taxpayers.

From Chambana Sun

Pritzker supporters gradually realizing this 'agenda is not how he campaigned,' Rep. Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | 19 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) believes that Democrats should be among the least surprised by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s declining popularity.

From Chambana Sun

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 53: Senator Barickman's Senate Week in Review: October 25

By Press Release | 20 days ago

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) took the wraps off a multi-year, $23.5 billion transportation construction program Oct. 21 that proposes to spend more than $3.7 billion in the current fiscal year alone.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 44: 44th District to Benefit from Multi-Year Road Program

By Press Release | Oct 29, 2019

Roads and bridges throughout the 44th District will benefit from the state’s new multi-year road program, which was unveiled this week.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 38: Rezin hosts high school students for annual Youth Advisory Council

By Press Release | Oct 29, 2019

Nearly 50 high school students from across the 38th Senate District participated in a unique, hands-on experience in public policy, state government, and leadership Oct. 24 during State Senator Sue Rezin’s annual Youth Advisory Council.