Turner on Pritzker budget: ‘One year isn’t enough for relief’
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) argues it’s time lawmakers in Springfield put citizens first when it comes to the way the state does business.
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Koehler: ‘This budget addresses the needs of some of the most vulnerable individuals across our state’
State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is sold on the $45 billion spending plan now being proposed by Gov. J.B. Ptitzker.
Tracy joins colleagues in push to give parents ‘a better voice’ in their children’s education
State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) was one of a trio of Republican lawmakers appearing at a Feb. 24 press conference where the goal was to make sure parents are heard…
Turner supports bill allowing DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) is pressing for legislation designed to help keep Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers safe on the job.
Hammond: Retention of university students equally as important as recruiting them
State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is happy to see state university officials making the attempt to expand their reach.
Koehler draws attention to resources for Illinois residents with disabilities
State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) wants Illinois residents with disabilities to know resources are available to help.
Bennett explores expanded funding for early education
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) wants to be sure what taxpayers are paying for with the extra $54 million that’s earmarked for early education on the new state budget.
Bailey speaks out on restraining order against Pritzker mandates
State Senator and Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) vows to end all mandates issued by Gov. J.B. Pritzker if elected.
Teacher shortage data included in Tracy’s weekly legislative update
State Sen. Jil Tracy used her Senate Week in Review feature on her web page to shed light on the statewide teacher shortage.
Sommer supports repeal of SAFE-T Act
State Rep. Keith P. Sommer (R-Morton) views House Bill 3653 as a complete disservice to Illinois residents.
Spain: ‘Illinois has taken a very bad and dangerous turn for the worse’
A year after it became law, the SAFE-T justice reform act is meeting harsh criticism from state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria).
Stoller: Amendments are ‘designed to give Illinois voters a more active role in the state’s democratic process’
State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is pushing a plan he argues is intended to give voters more of a say in the direction of their government.
LaHood sponsors legislation to name Elmwood post office after Marine Corporal Benjamin Desilets
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) is sponsoring legislation to have the Elmwood Post Office renamed after fallen U.S. Marine Corporal Benjamin Desilets.
Turner collecting Valentines for seniors in assisted living, long-term care facilities
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) is asking 44th District residents to spread the love this Valentine’s Day season.
‘It’s not about diversity’: Butler blasts Democrats’ move to alter Illinois judiciary subcircuits
While the majority party touts changes to Illinois judicial subcircuit maps as reflecting shifts in populations that have come about over the last century, veteran state Rep. Tim Butler questions…
Tracy: Unfilled legislator inspector general post ‘a disgrace to the people of Illinois’
State Rep. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) says the GOP is digging in its heels anew against corruption in Springfield following Legislative Inspector General’s recent resignation.
Bennett shares info on disaster declaration
State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Pontiac) is reminding residents affected by the recent storms that help from the state is available.
Tracy offers holiday safety tips, urges parents to check out 2021 Safe Shopping Guide
Illinois state Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) is dreaming of a safe holiday season for all and offering up safety tip reminders.
Spain: People getting ‘a government that is based in gridlock, acrimony, non-cooperation and nonsuccess’
State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is blasting the new congressional maps drawn by Democrats as a complete disservice to the voters of the state.
Hammond: ‘Let’s give people credit for … deciding what they think is right for their body’
State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) is all for the Health Care Rght to Conscience Act being carried out as she believes it was intended to
Tracy points out new tax pinch, ‘just one of 24’ hikes under Pritzker, facing Illinoisans over the holidays
State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) alerted Illinois residents of a new tax on their holiday shopping bills, and she’s pointing a finger at Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Barickman among Illinois Republicans proposing redistricting map ‘fixes’
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) isn’t letting up on the gas in his push to change the redistricting landscape in Illinois.
Spain: Report ranks Illinois in ‘bottom 5 among all 50 states’ for financial transparency
Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is alerting residents about the low score a nonpartisan watchdog report gave the state in financial transparency.
Barickman: Pritzker is ‘in place to break his promise yet again a third time with the Congressional maps’
Republican state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) is hoping Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the state’s map redistricting has finally allowed voters to see what he views as the real Pritzker.
Illinois’ Stoller honors ‘truest definition of heroes’ on Veterans Day
State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) made it a point on Veteran’s Day earlier this month to show his respects to armed force members across the country.