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Durkin seeks estimated revenue, not 'wishful thinking'
Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, House Republican Leader Jim Durkin demanded a balanced budget.
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Mazzochi: Explain to the people, governor
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.”
Business
Grant believes Madigan 'still wants to have a major presence' in Illinois
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) said she worries about what Mike Madigan could mean for Illinois now that House rules no longer bind him.
Business
Durkin questions Pritzker's trustworthiness
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin said that he was saddened to hear the budget proposal presented by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Business
Pritzker's proposal is a 2021 here-we-go-again budgeting, Grant says
Gov. Pritzker’s budget plan is a “2021 version of a here-we-go-again budgeting” according to State Representative Amy Grant.
Business
Durkin looking forward to a 'new day’ in Illinois for some time
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is not surprised that former House Speaker Michael Madigan has retired from politics
Business
Napolitano hoping GOP can cash in on 'power shift happening' with Madigan out in Illinois
Frank Napolitano is hoping to see lawmakers put the needs of overburdened and underserved Illinois residents first now that Mike Madigan is finally out of the picture.
Business
Coyne hoping Madigan's departure 'finally leads to sound government' in Illinois
Naperville City Councilman Kevin Coyne hopes with Mike Madigan out as a legislator, it will create a "sound government" for residents.
Business
Rudolph claims having a new Illinois House speaker doesn't matter 'unless we dismantle the whole system'
Lisle Township Republican Organization Chairwoman Becky Rudolph said removing the now-former long-serving House speaker is only potentially the first step in igniting Springfield's reform movement.
Government
Lewis deploys staff to different locations to assist constitutents
State Rep. Seth Lewis has introduced a new program that would widen his team’s engagement with his constituents.
Business
Grant: Focus on economic growth – not increasing taxes
State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is standing firm against a graduated income tax.
Business
Durkin: HR135 is our promise to Illinois voters to oppose tax hike
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin supports House Resolution 135.
Business
Wiley: 'There's obviously more to Springfield's problems than Mike Madigan'
Former DuPage County Board member Kevin Wiley views Mike Madigan’s ouster as just part of the process in the fight to restore Springfield’s tortured credibility.
Business
Mazzochi 'disappointed' Illinois Democrats back to progressive tax talk
Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) is more disappointed than she is surprised that Democrats are already talking progressive tax again.
Government
Mazzochi stresses opioids' impact on families and communities
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.