State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Ill.)
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Op-Ed: To Wear A Mask or Not?
How does one decide what to do when the science and data are not conclusive?
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From Kane County Reporter
Regrettably, Rep. Skillicorn expects new census to validate repeated warnings
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) insists that he does not need government data to point out what he witnesses every day in the 66th House District.
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Rep. Skillicorn votes for pension consolidation bill because elements are 'better for taxpayers'
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) feels he did what he had to do in supporting Senate Bill 1300, would link the investment resources of all downstate and suburban police and fire pension funds.
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Three new bills approved on House floor
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) shared his thoughts on three bills on the House floor this week, opposing two of them and supporting one.
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Rep. Skillicorn seeks Illinois Chamber's support in call for repeal of state gas tax
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling on the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to join the growing list of those seeking a repeal of the recently enacted gas tax.
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Rep. Skillicorn inspects immigrant detention operations at McHenry County Jail
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) recently toured a local county jail that is being used to house federal inmates.
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Carolyn Schofield supporter lobbied for one of the largest tax increases in Illinois history
When McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield challenged Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) in the Republican primary for the 66th District over three years ago, she received an endorsement from the Illinois Education Association (IEA). This spring, the powerful teachers’ union lobbied the General Assembly for approval of the progressive income tax, one of the largest tax increases in state history.
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Power, politics take priority over child protection in broken state government, Rep. Skillicorn says
Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (East Dundee) is questioning the state’s priorities amid reports the wife of House Speaker Mike Madigan is seeking funds for her private Arts Council as part of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $41.5 billion capital bill plan while the lack of funding is widely considered one of the primary factors accounting for the recent deaths of 112 children under the state’s care.
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Rep. Skillicorn, GOP colleagues not plugged in to Pritzker's 'oppressive fees,' 'regressive taxes'
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) resorted to humor at a press conference last Tuesday, May 21 when discussing a bevy of eye-opening tax increases proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the most jarring being a gas tax bill that includes an electric vehicle (EV)-registration fee hike from $17.50 to $1,000 that's become a national punchline.
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Guzzardi rent control bill is well intended but 'will lead to unintended consequences,' Skillicorn says
A Chicago Democrat lawmaker's second attempt to eliminate Illinois' statewide rent control ban is likely well-intended but will have "unintended consequences," state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said during a recent interview.
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Skillicorn says Democratic-controlled Rules Committee is too powerful
Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is leading the charge among Republicans in speaking out against the state's Democrats granting even more power to the House Rules Committee they control.
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Skillicorn will not support parental-bullying bill
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) leaves no debate about where he stands on a bill that would make parental bullying a crime.
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Skillicorn calls for end to pensions for state lawmakers
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) argues the reasons for his proposed legislation that would prohibit newly elected House members from joining the state’s General Assembly Retirement System (GARS) are too many to count.
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Skillicorn opposes tax raises for department heads
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) opposes the new bill providing 15 percent raises for certain state department heads.
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Skillicorn: Ives will be missed
In Rep. Allen Skillicorn’s (R-East Dundee) mind, his former Republican colleague Jeanne Ives has become an institution around Springfield.
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From Prairie State Wire
Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.
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From Prairie State Wire
Skillicorn, Ives speak out against potential hike in gas tax
State Reps. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) are combining forces to fight a rumored gas tax increase.
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Skillicorn offers constituents free gun safety training class
Constituents of the 66th District recently attended a free conceal and carry training course offered by Rep. Allen Skillicorn.
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'Show me the money,' Skillicorn says about Universal Basic Income proposal
Illinois state House Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) believes a proposal for a Universal Basic Income (UBI) model by Chicago City Alderman Ameya Pawar would decimate welfare state jobs.
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From Kane County Reporter
GOP goes 'country club,' passes over Skillicorn
The state GOP continued its backlash against conservative members of the party when it passed over State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) to fill the 33rd Senate district seat vacated by Karen McConnaughay.