State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Ill.)
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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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Skillicorn decries possible gas tax hike
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) spoke out about a possible gas tax increase that he said would make Illinois have the highest gas tax in the nation at a press conference Tuesday, joining Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton). Both donned yellow vests during the conference.
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Skillicorn talks Illinois taxes
Rep. Allen Skilicorn (R-East Dundee) was the featured speaker at a “Talking Illinois Taxes” forum in Gurnee. The event, organized by Don J. Wilson, a former Gurnee Village trustee, was nonpartisan and drew about 30 people.
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From Prairie State Wire
Skillicorn calls for pension plan review after employee suspension for misconduct
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling for a review of all Illinois pension plans that Timothy Sharpe oversaw after the American Academy of Actuaries suspended the government employee’s membership for two years.
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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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Skillicorn: Taxpayers should not have to pay for Obama Center
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn told the McHenry Times he has no objections to the construction of the Obama Center at the cost of $224 million planned for Chicago’s Southside, but the Republican from Crystal Lake doesn’t think taxpayers should have to foot the bill for what some have derisively referred to as Obamaland.
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From Kane County Reporter
Republican state Senate hopeful Melendy has Democrat backing
In the battle to fill a Republican state Senate seat, Democrat McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has a strong preference.
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Skillicorn, GOP peers oppose taxpayer-subsidized abortions
With the spring session winding down, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and his GOP peers held an impromptu press conference Tuesday rejecting taxpayer-subsidized abortions.
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Skillicorn proposing resolution in response to suggested state property tax
An Illinois House resolution is being proposed in response to a statewide property tax recently suggested by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said during a recent interview.
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Skillicorn backing resolution opposed to state property tax
A recent proposal suggested by economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to levy a 1 percent state property tax has spurred Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) to co-sponsor legislation against the idea and call on state lawmakers to support a U.S. House resolution calling for an audit of the Federal Reserve System.
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Skillicorn has concerns about lack of budget as spring session winds down
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) pointed out to his House peers last week that the spring session will be over in three weeks with no revenue estimate or budget approval in sight, yet lawmakers were exiting the Capitol a day early.
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Skillicorn embraces Trump volunteer who wants to 'drain the swamp' in Illinois
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says he is embracing a little known, single father from Illinois who is eyeing a chance to run for state office.
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Skillicorn hails Lake in the Hills decision not to sell water company
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) recently praised the action of Lake in the Hills village leaders who bowed to public pressure and decided not to sell their municipal water company.
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Skillicorn blames Rauner for state's shrinking net worth
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) places the blame for Illinois’ growing loss in net worth squarely at the feet of Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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Voters chose business as usual, Skillicorn says
Although Gov. Bruce Rauner fought off a GOP primary challenge from state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), some in his own party remain sharply critical of his performance.
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Skillicorn calls on Madigan to step down as scandals mount
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of a number of recent scandals that have rocked his office.
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Skillicorn backs 5G, blasts ban on right-to-work
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) commends a new wireless act and condemns an amended collective bargaining bill.
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Skillicorn calls for more progress on ending sexual harassment
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants the sexual harassment conversation in the General Assembly to continue.
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Skillicorn warns of 'decimated' GOP if Rauner stays on ticket
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has some harsh words for Gov. Bruce Rauner.