Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk
A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.
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From North Cook News
Bill would take healthcare waivers out of governor's hands
Postponed consideration for a health insurance bill that would strip the governor’s ability to file for a federal waiver was finalized without GOP approval during the May 29 House floor debate.
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Reick honors longtime Woodstock teacher and volunteer
State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) honored the life of Harlow “Bud” Swartout Jr. with great reverence during the May 29 House floor debate.
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Despite opposition from Illinois State Rifle Association, gun licensing bill sent to Gov. Rauner's desk
It is still unclear whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act into law.
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Skillicorn says 'balanced' budget really means $630 million in overspending
While the recently passed Illinois budget is being called balanced, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says it really is $630 million in overspending, according to a press release.
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From Prairie State Wire
Breen and Bellock question partisan task force
During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.
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From Prairie State Wire
Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers
After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.
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Wheeler says progressive tax would 'accelerate' exodus of Illinois citizens
McHenry County Board Member Charles Wheeler (R-McHenry) is concerned that Illinois will face a mass exodus if a graduated income tax system eventually replaces the state’s flat tax system.
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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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Andersson helps House committee pass bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams
Rep. Steven Andersson, R-Geneva, voted in favor of a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing tackle football on an organized team.
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Rauner provides budget address update
One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.
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Skillicorn challenges ‘Orwellian’ Illinois gas, mileage tax hikes
Dubbing a two-fold legislative tax proposal set forth by Illinois State Senate leaders as “an outrageous over-reach,” Republican House candidate Allen Skillicorn strongly countered the bills as ill conceived and ineffective recently.
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With primary win secured, Allen Skillicorn vows to continue fight against Mike Madigan in House
In the four-candidate race for House Representative in District 66 that became a three-candidate race at the 11th hour, Allen Skillicorn emerged as the winner of the Republican primary on March 15.
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Liberty Principles PAC campaign ad questions Wilbrandt’s record on taxes
A recent Liberty Principles PAC campaign ad is calling House District 66 GOP candidate Dan Wilbrandt’s stance on taxes into question.
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Conservatives concerned about Schofield support for tax hike
A conservative group is concerned about House Rep. District 66 candidate Carolyn Schofield’s support from groups in favor of an income tax increase.
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House candidate Skillicorn states his views on property taxes, term limits and Illinois’ political leadership
Since the launch of his campaign, Illinois’ District 66 House candidate Allen Skillicorn has promised he would focus on property taxes and fight to reduce the tax burden on Illinois citizens, as he has successfully done as trustee for the Village of East Dundee.
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Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen endorses Allen Skillicorn
Former State Senator and current Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen has endorsed Allen Skillicorn in his run for Illinois State Representative for District 66.
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Reick doubts legitimacy of Lichte's candidacy for House District 63
Steven Reick, candidate for House District 63, has raised questions about the legitimacy of fellow Republican Jeffery Lichte’s candidacy.
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Rep. Tyron issues statement on Rauner speech
Following Wednesday's State of the Budget address before the Illinois legislature, Rep. Mike Tyron (R-Crystal Lake) echoed what Gov. Bruce Rauner had to say about the financial crisis.
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Allen Skillicorn promises to 'never wave the flag of surrender to higher taxes'
The issue of state taxes seems to be dominating the conversations of many Illinois citizens as the election season kicks into full gear.