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Sunday, January 19, 2020

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From Prairie State Wire

Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said to have voiced private support for abortion funding, gun control legislation

By W.J. Kennedy | 1 day ago

Former high-level aides to Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has revealed that Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) told the then governor he was right for signing HB 40 in September 2017, the law requiring Medicaid funding of abortions. At a separate meeting, Brady also recommended that the governor sign gun control bills should they reach his desk.

From Prairie State Wire

Rep. Casten is either 'presumptuous' or 'has trouble with the rules,' Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) would like to know when her 2020 opponent in the 6th District, incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), will finally stand up and take some accountability.

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From DuPage Policy Journal

Have You Heard the One About the Aspiring Career Pol with Property Tax Issues?

By Press release submission | 3 days ago

Careless or intentional, Sean Casten clearly intends to stay in DC a while.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 6 – 10, 2020

By Press release submission | Jan 15, 2020

During the week, a Senate committee considered a possible end to the controversial use of seclusion rooms in public schools, which in many cases are used as calming rooms and are student initiated at times.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives' GOP support for congress reaches far and wide

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois Sixth Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) wears her wide-reaching Republican support like a badge of honor.

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Backward logic hurts state's efforts toward taxpayer relief, Sen. Wilcox claims

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) dreams of the day when there is just one direction coming in and going out of Springfield.

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The choice is simple for Rep. Ugaste: A progressive tax or a healthy economy

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 13, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) worries that lawmakers in Springfield are approaching the issue of taxation from the wrong direction.

From DuPage Policy Journal

#MeToo Whistleblower: Stand Up for Jeanne, So She Can Stand Up For You.

By Press release submission | 8 days ago

“She made sure that our voices were heard and heard loudly... It’s about taking care of all the citizens of Illinois.”

From South Cook News

Ives Campaign Has Support from All Branches of the Party

By Press release submission | 8 days ago

Cook County Republican Party Chairman Endorses Jeanne Ives for Congress

From Will County Gazette

Sen. Oberweis calls out opponent in video

By Glenn Minnis | 9 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently blasted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in a new video condemning their involvement in the impeachment proceedings of President Donald Trump.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives Response to Iranian Attack on American Base in Iraq

By Press release submission | 11 days ago

Yesterday evening, it was reported that Iran has attacked an American base in western Iraq the start of what Iran had promised would be retaliation for a US airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney supports Trump decision to kill Iranian terrorist

By Glenn Minnis | 11 days ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) wonders what U.S. Rep Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) is thinking by questioning President Donald Trump’s recent decision to order the drone attack that killed Iranian commander Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney ramps up his push for ethics reform in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | 12 days ago

It may be a new year, but the anti-corruption narrative that Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington) worked so hard to have heard the past few months of 2019 has not changed a bit.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Week in Review | December 30, 2019 – January 3, 2020; January 1 New Laws Edition, Part III

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

This is the final installment of a three-part look at new laws taking effect January 1.

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 63: Fire Protection Small Equipment Grant Applications

By Press release submission | Jan 7, 2020

Fire Protection Small Equipment Grant Applications

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Rep. Skillicorn among GOP VIPs rallying for Trump in Algonquin

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 7, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says he could feel the love for President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Algonquin.

From Lake County Gazette

Underwood opposes killing of Iranian terrorist leader

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL14th) has drawn strong pushback from Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), particularly her stance on last week’s attack.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives Response to Airstrike that Killed Soleimani

By Press release submission | 13 days ago

Reports of our enemies actively planning attacks on US Troops are chilling.

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Census data supports position that current policies are taxing state's population

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) says no one should be surprised that the latest U.S. Census Bureau data shows the state lost population for the sixth straight year in 2019 and that no other state in the U.S. has seen a greater raw population decline over the last decade than Illinois.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Skillicorn 'proud to stand with the people' at Trump rally

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) considers his role as host of a Support President Trump rally scheduled for Saturday morning in Algonquin as a personal obligation to his constituents in the 66th District.