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Lewis on SB2803: 'This will result in tax hikes on jobs, decreased benefits'
Illinois Rep. Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) said the American Rescue Plan Act is to be used to address the state's unemployment insurance.
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McCullagh alleges he found evidence of fraud by Michelle Smith in candidate petition filing
State Representative 97th District candidate Thomas McCullagh filed a petition challenge to Michelle Smith's petition packet detailing evidence of fraud in the collection and certifications of signatures.
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Hois: ‘Harris should be ashamed of himself’
Downers Grove Republican Laura Hois is slamming Illinois House Majority Leader Greg Harris for criticizing a bill in Florida that disallows public schools from discussing sexual orientation with young children.
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Mazzochi: 'I’m very glad that we have that Rebuild Illinois program'
Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) hosted a video webinar on March 3 to address Illinois’ gas tax and infrastructure.
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Mazzochi calls for transparency following report on Pritzker's blind trust
Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is calling for transparency following a recent Better Government Associate (BGA) report that found the blind trust set up to manage Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s portfolio had bought stock in health insurance giant Centene Corp. in 2020.
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Lewis honors Cal Sutter on his birthday, looks back on Cal's Law
State Rep. Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) recently paid tribute to Cal Sutter, a young cancer victim whose death inspired legislation that benefits children with cancer.
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Grant: 'Let’s repeal the SAFE-T Act and restore public safety in Illinois'
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is pushing for the repeal of the SAFE-T Act as a first step in curbing the city’s rising crime problem.
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Mazzochi: 'I take grave issue with the circumvention of the law, once again, by House Democrats'
State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is taking issue with the way Democrats are positioning themselves to handle ethics in Springfield.
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Durkin on retail theft bill: 'It’s time to stop coddling criminals'
State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) says the state must do more to fight the growing trend of organized retail theft in Illinois.
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Mazzochi: 'Pritzker should have worked with the legislature; he repeatedly refused'
The Brownstone Institute has given Gov. J.B. Pritzker an F on a recent report regarding how states handled the initial 14 months of the pandemic.
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Durkin supports abolishing SAFE-T Act: 'People will be hurt and now we are seeing it first-hand'
Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) recently announced his support for House Bill 4499 during a Jan 20 conference, which aims to repeal criminal justice provisions included in the Safety, Accountability, Fairness, and Equity-Today Act, or SAFE-T Act,
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Sanalitro announces campaign for state rep seat
Republican Jennifer Sanalitro launched her campaign for state representative in the 48th District, which encompasses portions of Cook and DuPage counties.
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Durkin sponsors bill that would overhaul the Prisoner Review Board
Republican House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr) is sponsoring a bill that would overhaul the Illinois Prisoner Review Board.
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Durkin: 'The administration is placing criminals above victims'
Republican House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is no fan of the Prison Review Board.
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Hood launches bid for state rep
Today, Stefanie Hood launched her campaign for state representative in the 42nd District, encompassing portions of Downers Grove, Lisle, Milton, and York townships in DuPage County.