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Batinick: 'Democrats in the General Assembly continue to rely on Madigan's playbook'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 27, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) called for real ethics reform as Mike Madigan's web of corruption continues to be exposed.

Batinick: 'Property taxes are a regressive tax that hurt Illinoisans who need relief the most'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) has said he has a plan that would reduce Illinois property taxes by 50% over the next 23 years.

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Davis on taxes in Illinois: 'The truth is … we remain upside down as a state'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Jed Davis, Republican nominee for the Illinois House 75th District, recently gave his opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

Batinick: 'Democrats in the General Assembly have ignored the measures put in place to ensure transparency'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is weighing in on the state's attorneys lawsuits to stop the SAFE-T Act on the basis that the legislation effectively amends the Illinois Constitution, which needs to be done through a ballot measure.

Batinick: 'The health, safety, and well-being of children in state care has to be a top priority'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 1, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is calling for an investigation into the state's Department of Children and Family Services.

Batinick: 'Director Smith and Governor Pritzker bear responsibility for the failures at DCFS'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 3, 2022

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is drawing attention to Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith who was recently questioned by the Legislative Audit Commission about several deaths of children in the care of DCFS and his contempt of court citations.

Batinick says new legislation would 'use speed camera revenue to benefit public safety efforts in Chicago'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 29, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently announced that he is going to introduce legislation that would direct speed camera revenue to Chicago's public safety pensions.

Batinick: 'Small businesses play a vital role in Illinois' economy'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is calling for support for the state's small businesses after a new survey found that 44% of Illinois' small businesses were unable to pay their rent in May.

Batinick: 'Please continue to keep Highland Park in your prayers'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 10, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently offered his condolences to those affected by the July 4 Highland Park shooting.

Batinick on temporary tax waivers: Democrats should 'work to reduce taxes every year,' not just during election

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 30, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently called temporary tax relief measures implemented by Illinois Democrats nothing more than election year gimmicks.

Batinick: 'This is a step in the right direction on what is going to be a long journey'

By Andy Nghiem | May 18, 2022

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently pushed legislation through the House that will make amendments to the state's Procurement Code.

Welter on LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak: 'Gov. Pritzker promised accountability to the families'

By Andy Nghiem | May 12, 2022

Illinois State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is blasting Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Deputy Gov. Sol Flores for failure to take action that led to dozens of deaths at a state-run veterans home.

Rezin on LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak: 'This tragedy comes down to a failure of leadership by Gov. Pritzker'

By Andy Nghiem | May 12, 2022

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) condemned Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-Ill.) for failure to take action that led to dozens of deaths at a state-run veterans' home.

Wheeler: 'Children in state care are suffering while the governor continues to make excuses'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 28, 2022

The director of Illinois' Department of Children and Family Services has been issued a contempt of court citation for the ninth time this year.

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Illinois State Senate passes bill to tone down school shooting drills and 'keep them safe without causing additional trauma'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2021

In an effort to protect the mental well-being of students, the Illinois State Senate has unanimously passed measures that would restrain drills for school shootings.

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