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Weaver: 'Our billionaire governor’s rejection of clean-energy cost relief is a clear demonstration he is out of touch with hardworking Illinois families'

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 17, 2023

Rep. Travis Weaver reacted to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of Senate Bill 76 in an Aug. 14 Facebook post. That bill would have allowed the construction of a new nuclear power plant and for issuance of certificates of necessity for these projects.

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Hauter: ‘The governor refuses to act and think rationally when it comes to the future energy needs of working families’

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 17, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-87th, criticized Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of legislation aimed at ending the state's moratorium on new nuclear power plants, emphasizing the need for future energy needs. The legislation intended to permit Small Modular Nuclear Reactors' construction in Illinois. “The governor refuses to act and think rationally when it comes to the future energy needs of working families,” Hauter told WWAY.

LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 17, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests. LaHood’s focus on “exposing the malign activities of the CCP” extends to regions such as Taiwan and Ukraine, as well as espionage activities on U.S. soil.

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Bunting: "Yesterday, Governor Pritzker signed HB 3814 that I was a PROUD Co-sponsor of!!!!"

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 16, 2023

In an Aug. 14 Facebook post, Rep. Jason Bunting announced that a bill he cosponsored was signed into law. The new law allows FFA and 4H-attending students to attend programs, competitions, exhibitions, or other functions without taking unexcused absences from school.

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Estrada: ‘Working families are seeing their version of the American Dream slipping away’

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 14, 2023

Ray Estrada, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has drawn attention to a recent poll underscoring concerns among working families about their diminishing access to the American Dream. Estrada has pledged to advocate for increased American energy production and curbing expenditures on initiatives favored by the Biden administration and the far left.

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Weaver: 'Ameren's Transmission branch will be hosting several open houses next week to discuss a new line that will run through a portion of the 93rd District'

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 7, 2023

A new transmission line will run through part of the 93rd House District. In an Aug. 3 Facebook post, Rep. Travis Weaver informed his constituents of open houses to discuss the line.

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Bennett: 'We make sure that we create the safest environment possible for children'

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 5, 2023

The Illinois Senate GOP announced on Thursday that a bill co-sponsored by Sen. Thomas M. Bennett to increase school bus safety was signed into law. That bill, Senate Bill 2340 was signed into law on July 28, according to the news release.

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Spain, Sanalitro support diaper allowance bill: 'Diapers are an essential and often overlooked need for families struggling financially'

By Peoria Standard Report | Aug 3, 2023

Illinois families with children in diapers who qualify for benefits through the Women, Infants, and Children or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program know diapers they need are not provided by WIC or SNAP, but additional support for obtaining diapers is on the way.

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Weaver: ‘It is unacceptable to see that the IDES paid out billions in overpayments’

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 30, 2023

State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) has expressed deep dismay and concern over the revelation of over $5 billion in overpayments, including fraudulent unemployment claims, made by IDES during the pandemic.

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Stoller on massive IDES Covid dysfunction, fraud: ‘IDES was estimated to have improperly overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of more than $5 billion’

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 28, 2023

State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) has taken to social media to express his deep concern and dismay over the shocking findings of an audit report on the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

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Analysis: LaHood only Ill. Republican to oppose measure reinstating pilots fired due to vaccine mandate

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 23, 2023

Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) was the lone Illinois Republican to vote against an amendment to reinstate airline pilots who were terminated due to COVID vaccine mandates, according to an analysis by the Peoria Standard.

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Spain: ‘Democrats have flexed their judicial gerrymandering to deliver a court ruling in their favor’

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 21, 2023

State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is expressing his disapproval of the reinstatement of the Pretrial Fairness Act, which is the cashless bail provision under the SAFE-T Act.

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Sen. Bennett: "Our goal is to keep our motorcycle riders safe'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 18, 2023

Recent legislation signed into law allows motorcycle riders under the age of 18 to have the option to take the Illinois Department of Transportation's comprehensive motorcycle safety course and exam instead of basic driving and written tests done at the DMV. According to a release by the bill's sponsor State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), the course involves instruction both on the motorcycle and in the classroom.

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Spain on estate tax: 'Families shouldn't have to choose between' their heritage and paying tax

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 17, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) spoke about the state's estate tax in a recent update on his website.

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Hauter: 'Another step to voting rights… their ultimate goal'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 14, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) believes changes to non-citizen driver's licenses and identification in the Prairie State will lead to Democrats expanding access to voting to non-citizens.

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Spain: 'House Republicans are committed to reforming the estate law in Illinois'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 13, 2023

In a news release on his official website, Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) discussed House Republicans' efforts to improve estate law in Illinois.

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RCCA's Belford: Illinois training sessions provide 'vital information to unite the Republican Party for more red wins in '24!'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 11, 2023

A committeeperson, chairman, and candidate training session will be held in East Peoria on Saturday, July 29.

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Combined Sewer Overflow Alert from the City of Peoria

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 1, 2023

Rainfall in the City of Peoria has caused a combined sewer overflow (CSO) into the Illinois River recently from one or more of the locations shown on the map located here.

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Janda: 'We've had an increase in people coming to the food pantry looking for food'

By Peoria Standard Report | Jul 1, 2023

At the June 20 meeting of the Village of Peoria Heights Board of Trustees, St. Thomas food pantry manager Diana Janda expressed concern over the increasing number of individuals relying on the food pantry for support.

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City Launches Technology Industry Grant Grant focuses on small businesses in technology-focused ind

By Peoria Standard Report | Jun 30, 2023

The City of Peoria Economic Development Department will launch the Technology Industry Grant on Friday, June 30, 2023.