Illinois State Senate District 31
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Op-ed: What's at stake on Nov. 8
My opponent, Mary Edly-Allen, does not vote or act in the best interests of our district and was voted out of office two years ago because of it
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Solano on SAFE-T Act: '100 out of 102 States Attorney’s agree that the language eliminating cash bail in the SAFE T Act will unnecessarily release dangerous criminals back into our community'
January 1st is fast approaching and local governments are preparing for the implementation of the SAFE-T Act.
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Solano on inflation: 'Mary Edly-Allen and her Democrat allies in Springfield continue to push for higher taxes on hard-working people'
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday. The CPI measures the increase or decrease in costs for a number of common goods, and is a common measure of inflation. In September, the overall index climbed 8.2% from the previous year, down just 0.1% from August. The decrease was due to gasoline prices falling, a trend that did not last.
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Solano on Tyson Foods' decision to leave Illinois: 'It’s not surprising that yet another large employer is leaving our state'
Tyson Foods announced it would be relocating its corporate employees in Chicago and Downers Grove – as well as Dakota Dunes, South Dakota – to Springdale, Arkansas. Tyson, the largest meat packing company by sales, did not give specific reasoning for their move.
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Solano: 'Higher crime rates inevitably lead to inflating our insurance premiums'
Insurance companies typically determine one’s home insurance rate using a number of factors, mainly personal history and features of the home, but other determinants are taken into consideration if the home is in an area notorious for theft and crime. With prevalent crime affecting the Chicagoland area, candidate for State Senate in the 31st District Adam Solano provided this statement to the Lake County Gazette.
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Solano: 'For too long, the Democrat supermajority in Springfield has worked on behalf of overpaid school administrators and powerful teachers unions instead of working in the best interest of our kids'
This week, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board detailed a report from Wirepoints regarding Illinois schools that it described as "shocking."
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Solano on SAFE-T Act: 'For years, radical Democrats have been disparaging law enforcement officers and pushing to weaken police departments across the state'
The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Solano: 'I will be a leading voice for Lake County to make sure our natural resources remain healthy, safe and clean'
Toxic algae blooms in Illinois have become a growing concern as some contain toxins that are harmful.
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Op-Ed: Help, hope and money: The enduring troubles of the Veterans Assistance Commission in Lake County
The good and hardworking people at the Veteran’s Assistance Commission of Lake County (VAC), deserve better than the treatment they’re receiving from the Democrat majority on the Lake County board, led by board chairwoman Sandy Hart (D), who is backed by Melinda Bush (D) and Mary Edley Allen (D).
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State Senate candidate Solano: 'Even Democrat state’s attorneys are now sounding the alarm about the SAFE-T Act'
Adam Solano, a Republican candidate for Illinois State Senate District 31, is criticizing the Illinois SAFE-T Act.
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State Senate candidate Solano: 'Lake County families are paying more to put food on the table today than they ever have'
With high inflation rates affecting consumers nationwide, state level politicians and candidates in Illinois are speaking up. Many of the Republican candidates slated for the November election believe that Springfield should be looking to provide long-term relief to consumers, rather than stints of alleviation during times of economic hardship. In the last four months, elected officials in Illinois have made strides to keep money in the pockets of consumers through a series of tax freezes and suspensions. To many Republican candidates, these are election year gimmicks and if the current representation is re-elected the status quo of poor credit ratings caused by budgeting issues will continue.
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Illinois Senate candidate Solano: 'High property taxes are crushing families and businesses in Lake County'
Republican state Senate candidate for the 31st District Adam Solano weighed in on the property tax burden in Lake County during an interview with the Lake County Gazette.
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Republican state Senate candidate Solano: 'There are a lot of people in this state not being fairly represented'
Republican state Senate candidate Adam Solano addressed what he felt were critical legislative issues facing Illinois in an interview with the Lake County Gazette
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Solano claims mass exodus from Illinois is the result of ‘Democratic incompetence' as Citadel plans move to Miami
Ken Griffin, a billionaire hedge fund manager, announced Thursday that he is moving Citadel's headquarters from Chicago to Miami, taking with it the company and his philanthropic work.
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Solano seeks 31st state Senate District seat
Lake County insurance salesman Adam Solano is seeking the nomination for the 31st state Senate District.
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Sen. Bush-sponsored law creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Melinda Bush (D-31) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush: Shop small this holiday season
State Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is urging Lake County residents to shop small this holiday season to support local businesses that have been struggling throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush: New grant to Lake County schools will help close the digital divide and give every student a chance to succeed
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accentuate inequalities in access to technology throughout Lake County and the entire state, Senator Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) is highlighting that 15 Lake County-based schools have been selected to receive part of $80 million to close the digital divide.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush encourages small businesses to apply for second round of relief
To help small business owners dealing with the devastating financial impact of COVID-19, State Senator Melinda Bush is encouraging them to apply for the second round of Business Interruption Grants.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 31: Bush on World Suicide Prevention Day: “Please don’t hesitate to reach out. Every life matters.”
This year alone, 55 Lake County residents have lost their lives to suicide.