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Bellock: 'We can't tax our way back to prosperity'
State Rep. Patti Bellock agrees with Gov. Bruce Rauner's assessment of Illinois' budgetary challenges.
State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Ill.)
Recent News About State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Ill.)
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House adopts Bellock bill that encourages vaccine use
The Illinois House of Representatives adopted a bill that encourages the continued use of vaccines.
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Bellock new dean of House Republican Women
State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47) took over as new dean of the House Republican Women this week. Bellock replaces Rep. Renee Kosel (R-Dist. 37), who retired earlier this year.
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Bellock, House OK state budget bill covering shortfalls
State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-47th) voted for the budget bill (H.B. 318), which passed the Illinois House 64-48 on Wednesday. The bill funds shortfalls for the 2015 budget, which runs through June 30.
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Illinois comptroller warns public of consequences if budget does not pass
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on June 10 informed the public of actions the state will have to take if the legislature does not pass a budget before the end of the fiscal year, by June 30.
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Lawmakers report on advisory council's Meeting of the Whole
State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst), a member of the legislative advisory council, along with fellow council members, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale), presented an update on the group's research into state issues during a meeting Monday at Beacon Hill Retirement Community in Lombard.
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Bellock gives residents chance to respond to state budget
State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) hosted a town hall meeting in Oak Brook this week to discuss the state’s budget.
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Bellock shares policy expertise at Healthcare Summit
State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47), author of the renowned SMART Act, offered her input on health care policy at the recent Healthcare Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by Women in Government.
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Bellock attends ribbon-cutting for new Oak Street Bridge in Hinsdale
State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47) and other local officials and constituents from her district gathered on Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the opening of the new Oak Street Bridge in Hinsdale.
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Women in Government honors Bellock as a Midwest Legislative Champion
At its second annual “A Taste of the States” fundraiser recently in Washington, D.C., the Women in Government (WIG) organization honored State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47), naming her a Legislative Champion for the Midwestern Region.
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Bellock wants Hinsdale residents kept in mind during I-294 expansion
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wants to make sure that the expansion of Interstate 294 doesn't leave her constituents in the dust.
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Bellock joins call for reform-based budget ballot before deadline
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) joined Reps. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) and Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) at a press conference on May 16 calling for bipartisan cooperation on passing a state budget that incorporates economic reforms before the legislative session ends on May 31.
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New law targets ways to combat gun crime in Chicago, state
Repeat gun crime offenders will face tougher sentencing thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner on June 23, according to a press release from Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale), who attended the signing.
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Bellock blasts budget, hopes for better outcome with school funding
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) told her constituents recently that she voted against the new state budget because it is unsustainable and she is opposed to the current education funding bill because it is unfair.
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Bellock announces retirement at end of current term
Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) will retire at the end of her current term, according to a press release.