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Rauner provides budget address update
One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.
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Watchdog group calls for veto of SB 3319
After Senate Bill 3319 was passed on the last day of the 99th Illinois General Assembly, the Edgar County Watchdogs called on Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto the measure, which it says violates the state's constitution.
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Legislators deem Mautino undeserving of giant pension hike
Not only are Illinois taxpayers supporting Auditor General Frank Mautino with a $157,000 annual salary—including off-the-chart benefits—but should he remain in the position, his pension will increase by $59,000 in just one year.
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Michael Strick says Illinois government is not speaking to its people
Michael Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 of the Illinois House of Representatives, said his campaign so far has seen him speaking with constituents about representation in the state and the terms state officials serve.
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District 49 candidate deplores ‘ridiculous’ Illinois gas tax scheme
Michelle Smith, Republican state Senate candidate for District 49, lashed out at a pair of tax hike proposals recently, saying passage would “crush the people of Illinois.”
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Heidi Holan pledges to control spending, reduce debt
Heidi Holan, Republican candidate for the Illinois House for District 46, recently stated her positions on several key issues and highlighted the qualities that differentiate her from her opponents in a published candidate profile.
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Candidate Michelle Smith echoes need for change in Illinois
In the wake of President Obama’s speech at the Illinois State Capital on Wednesday, Michelle Smith, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State Senate seat in the 49th District, spoke out on the need for change in her state.