State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued a statement following the passage of a Democrats-only spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025. Lawmakers passed the annual budget well after midnight on Wednesday morning.
Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Tom Weber objected to legislation, House Bill 4582, to increase state bonding authority by $8 billion while the state legislature has still failed to provide tax relief.
Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released a statement criticizing the budget's size and implications.
Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Weber led the House in the adoption of House Resolution 763 to declare June 6-7 as Eternal Heroes Memorial Days in memory of the Illinois Raveno Boys. The Raveno Boys were elite paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division whose heroic actions on D-Day helped ensure the Allied landing was a success.
Jim Carris, Illinois 10th District Republican Candidate, said he sees renewed energy and motivation among voters, including independents and moderate Democrats, driven by economic issues and the need for change. Carris was on a recent episode of the Lake Forest podcast.
Jim Carris, Illinois 10th District Republican Candidate, said there's a need for incentive-based motivations to help property owners save on real estate taxes and provide tax breaks for business owners starting new ventures. Carris was on a recent episode of the Lake Forest podcast.