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Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Luft: Leadership term limits 'a good first step' for better unity, change
Bipartisan legislation to make it harder for a legislator to serve decades in a House or Senate leadership role has been gaining sponsor support in the upper chamber after representatives approved the policy.
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Pritzker 'went back on his word' to support fair maps: Spain
A central Illinois lawmaker recently tried to remind Gov. J.B. Pritzker of his longtime promises to support fair maps and veto anything less — but the state's top executive has changed his position.
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Hammond says 'thank you' for including her district in the maps hearing
Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) took time to express how pleased she is with having her district represented in a redistricting committee hearing in Western Illinois
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Bennett on Pritzker breaking redistricting promise: 'It's very disappointing that the governor would go back on his word'
Lawmakers are disappointed that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has broken his promise to veto any partisan map presented by Democrats for this year's remapping of the legislative districts.
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Stoller comments on unanimous passing of SALT bill: 'This bill is common sense for Illinois'
Legislation introduced by state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) that aims to save small business owners thousands of dollars passed the Senate last week.
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Spain on redistricting: Democrats trying to avoid the need to work together
The deadline for Illinois lawmakers to finalize this decade's new legislative map is fast approaching, and state Republicans are no closer to approving the Democrats' approach to the remapping duty.
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Spain: 'Absolutely astounding' that Democrats would use alternative to U.S. Census data
State lawmakers have just a little over two months to finalize new Illinois legislative districts before the remapping process is delegated to an independent commission, a prospect that Republicans argue would be better for the state after decades of gerrymandering.
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Butler: Illinois' loss of seat in Congress 'a great blemish on the prestige of our state'
Illinois' dramatic population drop over the past decade and the subsequent loss in Congressional representation is all the fault of Democratic majorities born of gerrymandering, a Springfield House representative said during a recent news conference.
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Spain: 'American Community Survey data undercounts diverse communities'
Assistant Minority Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) nudged Illinoisans’ memory of politicians' dubious pledges on independent maps.
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Bennett: 'Contact your health department to find a nearby vaccination center'
State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) is urging everyone eligible in Illinois to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the state opens up vaccination eligibility to those 16 and older.
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Butler on repealing trailer tax: 'It’s time we address this and get it done'
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is hoping there is strength in numbers when it comes to his crusade against the $118 trailer tax.
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Spain: 'The governor should consider building bridges with elected officials'
Responding to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address, state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) said the governor's proposals would hurt businesses and increase the exodus of jobs and talent from Illinois.
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Butler: Voter information 'data is limited in counting under-represented' communities
State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is stressing the importance of making use of the best tools available in the state’s map redistricti
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Spain: Let's 'push back more on executive overreach'
State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is urging colleagues to continue pressuring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to accept the input of the other branches of government.
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Rep. Tracy happy to be back at work in Springfield
“The Senate is in session this week and I’m very glad we are,” Republican state Sen. Jil Tracy said in a video from the Capitol posted to YouTube.
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Spain urges governor to loosen restrictions for high school sports spectators
State Rep. Ryan Spain was among the group of bipartisan lawmakers who signed a letter for Gov. Pritzker urging him to allow an increase in the number of spectators at schools' extracurricular events.
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Hammond opposes graduated income tax hike proposal
Illinois House Republicans filed House Resolution 135, a move to oppose the tax hike that the Democrats are proposing.
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Luft says Pritzker's budget raises deficits, disappointment
State Rep. Mark Luft (R-Pekin) was also one of those who said he was disappointed with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s FY2022 budget proposal.
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GOP Candidate Mark Luft wins House bid, thanks voters
Republican House candidate Mark Luft has won his election bid for District 91 defeating Democratic opponent John Grys.