Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives (r-42nd)
Recent News About Illinois Representative Jeanne Ives (r-42nd)
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From Prairie State Wire
Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment
After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.
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Ives and GOP peers refuse to fund taxpayer-subsidized abortions in budget
With the end of the spring legislative session looming and the budget yet to be passed, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and her GOP peers held an impromptu press conference Tuesday rejecting taxpayer-subsidized abortions.
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GOP-sponsored disability-related bill passes House, but dies in Senate
Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.
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Ives says a state property tax 'would be thievery'
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) doesn’t mince words in voicing opposition to a proposed statewide property tax.
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From Will County Gazette
Resolution calling for Ford Heights library audit sparks contentious debate in House
A debate over a resolution directing the auditor general to perform an assessment of the Ford Heights Public Library District brought harsh words during House debate May 10.
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From Prairie State Wire
Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.
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Ives roiled by lack of a permanent legislative inspector general in Springfield
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks there’s plenty of blame to go around as to why Illinois finds itself mired in the financial doldrums that have virtually overtaken the state.
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From Prairie State Wire
Ives foretells bleak bankruptcy future for Illinois municipalities
What is most important, your job, your home or your pension asked Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).
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From Prairie State Wire
Ives fights for school debt transparency bill
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) gave it her best shot to create the School District Debt Control and Taxpayer Protection Act during House debate April 27.
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From Prairie State Wire
Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol
The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.
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Ives disappointed with House members who shot down victims right to notification about ethics complaints
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has rarely ever been more disappointed in the actions of lawmakers in Springfield than she is over the way they ultimately responded to House Bill 4840.
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From Chambana Sun
Ives questions racial bias issues raised by proposal aimed at diversifying pension fund management
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) called out Democratic-sponsored legislation that alleges a racial divide in Illinois government.
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From Prairie State Wire
Lawmakers warn bill requiring pension fund hearings to be broadcast, while admirable, will be a tough sell
Sponsored by Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Champaign), HB4413 mandates retirement system or pension fund hearings be aired in real time and suggests archiving the recorded video on a website for public access.
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From NW Illinois News
Hospital exec, State Rep. Demmer votes to block hospital competition
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) works for a hospital, and used to lobby for one. So when considering a bill in Springfeld last week that would have allowed Illinois surgeons to set up their own independent facilities, effectively competing with hospitals like his employer, Demmer was emphatically opposed.
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Bellock, Ives discuss two education-related proposals during House panel session
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) and Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) spent more than two hours at Monday’s House Appropriations Elementary and Secondary Education Committee hearing going over matters that included student mental health and safe transportation legislation.
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From Kankakee Times
Reick, Ives question $2 million outlay for competency-based education program
Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) had questions and Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had a strong opinion to share when Kankakee School District Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Felice Hybert proposed launching a $2 million pilot program for competency-based learning at the House Appropriations Elementary and Secondary Education Committee hearing Monday.
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State's sinking net worth a product of fiscal mismanagement, Ives says
Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks the new Comprehensive Annual Financial Report showing that Illinois lost $9.9 billion in net worth in 2017 shows just how little elected officials are doing to turn around the state after years of gross mismanagement.
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From Prairie State Wire
Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory
Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.
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From Prairie State Wire
Ives concedes to Rauner in GOP primary
Amid chants of “Jeanne, Jeanne,” Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) conceded defeat to Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Republican primary late Tuesday night.
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From Prairie State Wire
Ives vs. Rauner: The Drubbing. Let’s Go to the Videotape.
It seems there’s a pretty good reason why the public at large never got to see any Rep. Jeanne Ives vs. Gov. Bruce Rauner debates prior to Election Day.