State Senator Dan McConchie
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Recent News About State Senator Dan McConchie
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Sen. McConchie seeks more balance on new Democrat-heavy ethics commission
Illinois Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) is one of many Republican lawmakers expressing frustration at what they consider Democrats' unsatisfactory response to the growing corruption crisis in state government.
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Only one side of the aisle showing a sense of urgency on ethics reform, McConchie, Butler say
Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) recently held a press conference to stress the urgency of ethics reform in a state government that seems to have misplaced its moral compass.
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Sen. McConchie hosts Youth Advisory Council for 26th District students
Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) recently hosted the 4th Annual Youth Advisory Council for about 50 high school students from the 26th district.
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Sen. McConchie voices concerns over housing bill
Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) wants to nail down more specifics in a bill that would allow property tax incentives for newly constructed or renovated rental properties if they include affordable housing units.
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McConchie seeks more clarity on wage-theft bill
During a recent hearing before the Senate Executive Subcommittee on Special Issues, Illinois state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) asked for more clarification on a bill that intends to protect construction employees from wage theft.
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Rep. McConchie supports SNAP bill
Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) supported a bill that allows certain restaurants to become part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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McConchie opposes HB 345, arguing that raising the legal tobacco age draws 'arbitrary lines for 21'
Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) opposed a bill that passed the Senate last week, raising the legal purchasing age of tobacco products to 21.
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McConchie proposes amending liquor laws to aid craft distillers
Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) hopes SB2286 will spark some conversation about local craft distillers.
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McConchie files amendment to allow voters to control property taxes via ballot box
Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) says the recent amendment he introduced to Senate Bill 2670 will allow voters to use the ballot box as a tool to lower their property taxes.
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From Prairie State Wire
McConchie says SB 2670 would put property tax power back in public's hands
Senate Bill 2670 will provide Illinois residents with the power to help control their property taxes, according to state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorne Woods).
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McConnaughay, Althoff, McConchie vote against budget bills
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
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McConchie: Taxpayer Bargain meets resistance in Senate as legislators seek 'easy way out'
A plan by two state senators to balance the budget without raising taxes hasn't progressed in the General Assembly, despite evidence that Illinois residents are fed up with high taxes.
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State senators tout 'Taxpayer Bargain' budget plan
State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.
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'Bargain' budget praised as working for all of lllinois
A state budget plan that would threaten to hit legislators in their own pocketbooks is gaining early traction in the General Assembly, including being hailed as a solid solution by state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee).
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GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending
Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.