Schools
Smith speaks against education funding proposal
The Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate in District 49, Michelle Smith, issued a statement this week criticizing the latest proposal for school funding.
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Schools
Smith talks education and small business
Illinois State Senate candidate Michelle Smith has been busy. In the midst of campaigning for a seat in the state Senate for District 49, the Republican has been occupied with something close to her heart: education.
Government
Smith calls for CTU renouncement from opponent
State Senate Republican candidate Michelle Smith issued a statement criticizing recent claims made by Chicago Teachers Union (CTUI) President and Illinois Federation of Teachers Vice President Karen Lewis comparing Gov. Bruce Rauner to an ISIS recruit.
Government
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.”
Government
State’s education system suffers mightily under budget impasse, Republican candidate says
Michelle L. Smith, the GOP candidate for State Senate District 49, says education in her district is doing okay, though the future appears uncertain.
Government
Smith discusses value of experience in business, politics
Illinois Republican candidate for District 49 Michelle Smith recently introduced herself to voters by reminding them of her time served on the Board of Education and how that experience has helped shape her candidacy for the Senate seat.
Government
GOP Dist. 49 state Senate candidate backs latest Rauner budget plan
Michelle Smith, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State Senate Dist. 49 seat, is backing Gov. Bruce Rauner's latest budget plan, unveiled on Wednesday, especially the elements pertaining to education.
Government
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.