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Batinick on debt legislation: 'The plan passed tonight was rushed and only fixes a little over half the problem'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 4, 2022

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) took to the House floor recently to argue against the state making a partial payment of the unemployment insurance trust fund debt. He said the Democratic plan doesn't go far enough.

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McCullagh weighs in on Madigan indictment: 'This is well past due'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 28, 2022

Republican House candidate for the 97th District Thomas McCullagh thinks the federal indictment of former House Speaker Mike Madigan needs to be just the start of ethics reform in Springfield.

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Welter on DCFS: 'There have been crickets from Gov. Pritzker'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 23, 2022

Rep. David Welter supports Rep. Deanne Mazzochi in calling out DCFS for its inability to assign children to appropriate housing.

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Wheeler: 'We cannot thank our farm families enough for all that they do'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 23, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) recently took to Facebook to mark National Agriculture Day (March 22). Agriculture is a huge contributor to the state's economy.

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Welter: DCFS failures 'should be a top priority for the legislature right here in Springfield'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 20, 2022

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) joined Republican colleagues at a press conference March 17 to discuss concerns regarding the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

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Wheeler: 'House Republicans have proposed several measures to provide relief and help our residents recover'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 20, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) is drawing attention to several pieces of legislation that House Republicans have proposed to help Illinoisans deal with inflation.

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Wheeler: 'Ending corruption in Illinois means elected officials need to be held to the highest ethical standards'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 15, 2022

With former House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up in a corruption case, politicians call for stronger reforms.

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Rezin urges passage of bills inspired by LaSalle residents' deaths

By Zachary Richter | Mar 11, 2022

Rezin urges passage of bills inspired by LaSalle residents' deaths

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Welter: 'When they start singling out people is when they start to lose a lot of bipartisan support'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 10, 2022

House Democrats have advanced HB 1167, which would give paid time off for COVID-related absences to teachers who are vaccinated. Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) called the bill unfair on WSPY's Community Forum program.

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Wheeler: 'It's time for the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's annual Makers Madness Contest!'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 10, 2022

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) is holding its annual Makers Madness contest. The public can vote on the "coolest thing made in Illinois" through March 20. The winner will be announced on April 27. This will be the third Makers Madness contest.