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Opinion: Illinois held hostage to a Grand Bargain
No one should be surprised that group think instead of rational choices surround the 13 interconnected bills of the “Grand Bargain.”
State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Ill.)
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Ives: Economic outcome of reforms in proposed budget plan 'not going to move the needle one bit'
Illinois Senate leaders are reportedly still negotiating the proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent.
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Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election
Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.
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Ives seeks more details before supporting I-290 congestion-reduction project
State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) wants more details before passing judgment on the state transportation secretary's plan to address congestion issues on the Eisenhower Expressway.
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Ives says U of I 'segregating' students by background, ignoring merit
The University of Illinois has programs aimed at being inclusive for students, staff and people of all races, cultures and backgrounds, but, state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) said being inclusive does not necessarily mean being productive.
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Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 42nd House District
Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners over 20 to one in the 42nd Illinois House district, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis.
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Ives fights for more transparency in union contracts with Illinois entities
When the union forms a contract, in most instances the Illinois tax payers are left in the dark until it is agreed upon.
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Editorial: Ives – "Speaker Madigan and his Democrats play political games"
If you’re a suburban homeowner, chances are you pay a higher property tax rate than someone living in Hawaii or New York.
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Stopgap budget passage was a major compromise, Rep. Ives says
Following the passage of the stopgap budged this summer, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) said it was a major compromise but the positive side is the funding for education, given that this is the most money ever spent on K-12 education in the state of Illinois.
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Rauner signs community-college severance-limit bill into law
A bill introduced by State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Dist. 42) to prevent state colleges from approving excessive severance or buyout deals for community college administrators was signed into law this week by Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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Ives argues against legislative stipends
State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-IL) posted an opinion piece on her website in which she indicated the Illinois House of Representatives this spring spent nearly $1 million on stipends to 89 legislators for their work on 50 House committees.
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Kids' Health & Fitness Boot Camp slated for Aug. 14
State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-IL) will host the annual Kids' Health & Fitness Boot Camp on Friday, Aug. 14, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.
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Community-college severance-limit bill heads to governor's desk
The Illinois House and Senate late last week passed a bill sponsored by State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Dist. 42) that limits the size and scope of community-college buyout packages and severance agreements, and limits the length of employment contracts.
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Ives returns 17 percent of district budget to state
State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-IL) has made a commitment to return money to the state from her district allotment every year since assuming office in 2013.
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Turnaround Agenda forum set for Wednesday in Wheaton
State Rep. Jeanne Ives will host the public forum to discuss governor's plan and its affect on residents.