State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Ill.)
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Yingling helping Avon Township rid itself of road district
Thanks to legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Sam Yingling (D-62), the wait for Avon Township to eliminate its road district, levied at $2 million, is almost over, according to the Better Government Association (BGA).
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Wheeler, McSweeney, Sauer, Jesiel vote against tax hike
In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.
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House Democrats from Lake County receive personalized letters asking them to stand up on property tax freeze
Lake County Democrats in the House Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills), Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake), Scott Drury (D-Highwood) and Rita Mayfield (D-Waukegan) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.
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House comes together on government consolidation measure
A Senate “grand bargain” bill that would facilitate the consolidation of municipal governments in an effort to cut costs passed the House on May 31 after doing the same in the Senate two weeks earlier.
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State GOP: Yingling shouldn't support Chicago schools bailout
There’s a hole in the budget, Illinois Republicans recently said after the Chicago Board of Education approved an amended $5.5 billion operating budget on the chance that the state House overrides Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto, which didn't happen.
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Yingling treads lightly when asked about backing Madigan
State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) again stumbled over the question of whether he would vote for Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) as House speaker.
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Yingling's loyalty to Madigan, Democratic Party under scrutiny
The Illinois Republican Party questioned state Rep. Sam Yingling's (D-Grayslake) loyalty to his constituents this week.
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Tax activism group's ads call on Democratic legislators so say 'no' to Madigan
As the election season gains steam, the grassroots anti-tax group Americans for Prosperity is calling out a number of state legislators for having a "yes" problem in Springfield, specifically when it comes to House Speaker Mike Madigan, D-Chicago.
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Drobinski wants opponent Yingling to call for Mautino's ouster amid probes
Republican candidate Rod Drobinski recently challenged his opponent, State Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Dist. 62), to choose Illinois over party affiliation by supporting House joint resolution (HJR) 158, which calls for State Auditor General Frank Mautino's removal from office amid state and federal investigations.