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Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From McHenry Times

Only one side of the aisle showing a sense of urgency on ethics reform, McConchie, Butler say

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

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.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From McHenry Times

Sen. McConchie voices concerns over housing bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

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.

From McHenry Times

McConchie seeks more clarity on wage-theft bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

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.

From Prairie State Wire

Sen. Oberweis opposes gambling expansion bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Senate passed a bill on June 2 that supports a vertical capital bill and expands the state's gambling access.

Sen. Wilcox passes first bill, endures floor ritual

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 2, 2019

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) was hazed during debate on his first bill last week, as most freshman lawmakers are when they introduce their first bills on the floor.

From McHenry Times

Rep. McConchie supports SNAP bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) supported a bill that allows certain restaurants to become part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

'Fair tax' is neither fair nor equal, Weber says

By Kyla Asbury | May 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) said on the House floor Monday that the graduated income tax proposal does little to even the playing field for the state's taxpayers.

State Rep. McSweeney says Pritzker's graduated tax plan will hurt middle class, kill Illinois jobs

By Kyla Asbury | May 29, 2019

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) is convinced that Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax plan will kill jobs for Illinois.

House members initiate freshman state Rep. Morgan before unanimously passing his first bill

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 22, 2019

House members had some fun Wednesday when Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Highwood) introduced his first bill on the House floor, asking him a barrage of questions as a rite of passage for such an occasion.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

McConchie apprehensive about consolidation bill

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 4, 2018

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) expressed his concern about a bill passed the Senate on Nov. 27 that will give communities in two counties the ability to consolidate local government.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

Round Lake Beach mayor signs letter opposing progressive income tax

By Kyla Asbury | May 18, 2018

Round Lake Beach Mayor Richard Hill has signed a letter directed to the General Assembly stating his opposition to progressive income tax.