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Business
Breen backs three revenue options for getting budget underway
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) had added his name to three resolutions, any one of which would allow the state's budget creation process to begin.
State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Ill.)
Business
Breen decries doubling money to try to fix school dropout dilemma
Doubling the funding to school districts dealing with high dropout rates addresses the symptoms but not the cause of the problem, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) argued in the House on Wednesday.
Government
Illinois lost billions by rejecting 5G internet measure, Breen says
A bill to provide 5G internet for cell phones and tablets by installing small cell facilities in municipalities throughout Illinois failed in the House on Wednesday despite vigorous endorsement by Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard), who argued that it would bring money and jobs to the state.
Business
Backlash fear prompted approval of 'stupidest' bill seeking pay parity, Breen contends
Calling it "one of the stupidest bills up to that point to come up in the General Assembly," Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) lashed out at supporters of House Bill 2462, arguing that they knew little about its potential effects.
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Business
Breen blames 'petty' partisanship for move to restrict Medicaid managed care
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) described Monday's passage of Senate Bill 1446 as a hypocritical move by Democrats to make it harder for Gov. Bruce Rauner to use managed care systems for some Medicaid recipients.
Business
Breen calls tax hike part of a blackmail budget
A $5.4 billion tax hike bill is a “blackmail budget” that offers no reforms to get Illinois out of its deep troubles, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) told the House on Sunday before the chamber passed Senate Bill 9, which would increase state tax rates by 33 percent.
Business
Rep. Breen: Thank God Gov. Rauner doesn't discriminate against staff over abortion
State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard) slammed Democrats for their continued attacks on Brittany Carl, a pro-life member of Governor Bruce Rauner's communications staff.
Business
Breen tapped as Republican floor leader
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) will lead the GOP on the House floor, succeeding Steven Andersson (R-Geneva), who was asked to step down after voting with Democrats to override vetoes by Gov. Bruce Rauner on state budget measures.
Business
Breen says Democrats might have cost schools funding for year
Political gamesmanship by the Democratically controlled General Assembly might end up costing schools across the state funding for the year, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) contended recently.
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Business
Breen toasts law allowing 360-lids on beer cans
Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) recently saw legislation he sponsored come full circle -- just like the beer can lids the measure addresses.
Business
Breen condemns Charlottesville attack, says hate has no place in Illinois
Racism and white supremacists are not welcome in Illinois in any shape or form, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said on Wednesday in joining his House colleagues' condemnation of hate groups such as neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan.
Business
Breen measure removes e-filing fees for non-profits, businesses
Illinois businesses and non-profits will no longer be charged a fee for electronically filing paperwork with the Illinois Secretary of State's office, according to a press release from Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard).
Business
Breen cheers K-12 funding bill 'no one was happy about'
The sure sign of acceptable compromise showed up on the House floor before the historic agreement on an education funding bill, according to Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) in a press release.
Real Estate
Breen offers expert advice on property tax appeals
Homeowners in the 48th District are being offered the chance to learn how to appeal property tax assessments at a free seminar being put on by Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) on Sept. 9.
Business
Breen, Olsen create larger window on referendums for voters
Illinois voters will be given more election transparency thanks to a measure co-sponsored by Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) that was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner recently, according to a press release.