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Mazzochi clarifies impact of HB168 on guide dogs

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 11, 2021

During a House Judiciary Criminal Committee session discussing HB 168 or the Amendment to the Humane Care for Animals Act, Illinois State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) commented on the bill.

Mazzochi stresses opioids' impact on families and communities

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 8, 2021

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi partnered with the Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative of Illinois (RALI) and hosted a webinar on opioid and substance abuse, and how the community can help fight this crisis, especially during the pandemic.

Durkin: HR135 is our promise to Illinois voters to oppose tax hike

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2021

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin supports House Resolution 135.

Grant: Focus on economic growth – not increasing taxes

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2021

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is standing firm against a graduated income tax.

Lewis deploys staff to different locations to assist constitutents

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2021

State Rep. Seth Lewis has introduced a new program that would widen his team’s engagement with his constituents.

Curran: Pritzker's budget is hypocritical

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

Citing the inability to apply a bipartisan approach, Illinois State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) blasted Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal and virtual State of the State address.

Coyne: Corruption, patronage, and fiscal calamity will be Madigan's legacy

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne blames former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan for the current situation of the state.

Rudolph: It remains to be seen if Madigan’s hold on Springfield will continue

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Becky Rudolph, Lisle Township Republican Organization Chair, in an interview with DuPage Policy Journal said that “the complaints about Madigan were never just about the individual himself.”

Durkin looking forward to a 'new day’ in Illinois for some time

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 1, 2021

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is not surprised that former House Speaker Michael Madigan has retired from politics

Pritzker's proposal is a 2021 here-we-go-again budgeting, Grant says

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 25, 2021

Gov. Pritzker’s budget plan is a “2021 version of a here-we-go-again budgeting” according to State Representative Amy Grant.

Durkin questions Pritzker's trustworthiness

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 25, 2021

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said that he was saddened to hear the budget proposal presented by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Mazzochi: Explain to the people, governor

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 19, 2021

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget for FY2022, stating that last year was an “unaffordable spending spree” and “now the Governor and his majority want to double down, again.”

Durkin seeks estimated revenue, not 'wishful thinking'

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin demanded a balanced budget.

There's a lot more to be done to restore Illinoisans' confidence in state government

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) reacted to Wednesday’s 77-44 vote on the House Rules.

Mazzochi on Democrats: A party of "no" who wants more power, more money, and more corruption

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 15, 2021

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-47th) called the Democrats a ‘Party of No.’

Durkin: We are giving Illinoisans control of their government

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 4, 2021

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin, Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, Sen. Jason Barickman, and Rep. Mark Batinick recently discussed the Voter Empowerment Project.