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Sen. Andrew Chesney: 'The IL State Fire Marshal grant portal is now open for applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program'
Senator Andrew Chesney shared information about the Small Equipment Grant Program for fire departments and nonprofit ambulance services, stating, "Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small equipment by a fire department, fire protection district, township fire department, or not-for-profit ambulance service." He made the statement in an Aug. 13 Facebook post.
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Sen. Andrew Chesney: 'We are fortunate in this area to be represented by dedicated law-enforcement professionals who today didn’t think twice before entering a dangerous situation'
Senator Andrew Chesney stated, "We are fortunate in this area to be represented by dedicated law-enforcement professionals who today didn’t think twice before entering a dangerous situation to help keep members of the community safe." He made the statement in a June 12 Facebook post about an incident that occurred that day in Ogle County.
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Cabello: 'Major decisions on two controversial laws lay before the Illinois Supreme Court'
The Illinois Supreme Court has yet to release decisions on a pair of laws that have been highly criticized by Republicans, as they deem them unconstitutional.
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Pritchard: ‘Someone please explain to me what Illinois' so-called representatives have done to deserve a pay raise!’
Former long-time Dixon Park Board member Ron Pritchard has come out against a salary hike for lawmakers that was signed into law on June 8 as part of the budget bill.
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Chesney: ‘While we should be finalizing a budget, these are the bills we're hearing instead’
State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is bashing Democrats for pursuing a “woke” agenda in the General Assembly rather than focusing on producing a budget.
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McCombie: 'I have said many times that Republicans are here to work and we're here to provide solutions'
Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan for Republicans to achieve their goals for this legislative session.
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McCombie: 'Illinois House Republicans are here to govern. We are here to give solutions'
Tony M. Mccombie, House Rep. of Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois General Assembly said on Jan 31st.
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Demmer criticizes Pritzker's new tax: 'We stand with the majority of Illinois voters who rejected that tax increase'
Illinois Policy reported Governor J.B. Pritzker established a gas tax that’ll lead to drivers paying an extra $3.5 billion for gas taxes.
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Rep. Severin announces energy-focused legislation: 'I’m for an all-of-the-above approach'
In a news release put out by Illinois State Rep. Dave Severin on August 5, he announced a new, energy-focused legislative package.
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Chesney: 'It’s time for Democrats to join us in passing ... sweeping ethics reform measures'
State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) hopes his colleagues share his sense of urgency when it comes to bringing ethics reform to Springfield.
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Chesney: 'Not everything that occurs in our state’s Capitol is contentious'
Rep. Chesney says not eventhing in the state’s Capitol is contentious.
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Chesney: "The Governor and the director of DCFS need to be held accountable”
Rep. Andrew Chesney criticizes the Pritzker administration on the way it handled the case related to DCFS Director Marc Smith.
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Demmer: 'This is what happens when a budget gets put together at the last minute'
At a press conference May 12, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) expressed his dissatisfaction with the budget and its projects for Democratic-leaning districts.
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Swanson: 'Lyme disease is one of the most under-detected under-identified diseases'
The Illinois House of Representatives has recently adopted a measure asking the federal government to commit more resources to find a treatment for Lyme disease.
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Demmer: 'His tax hike was rejected by the voters, but the governor continues to spend as if voters said yes'
As Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a $46 billion budget, Republicans listed their grievances. Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) pointed out that the state's revenues are declining as spending is increasing.
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"Delaying action doesn't solve our problems': Stoller voices displeasure with SB 157
Despite vocal displeasure from Republican lawmakers, a bill that provides taxpayers short-term relief to help ease the burden of inflation associated has become law.
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Stoller slams judiciary subcircuit changes as Springfield Democrats' 'political games'
Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller accuses Democrats of partisan motivations for pushing their proposed judicial subcircuit maps after the House voted 66-34 to send House Bill 3138 to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's desk.
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'It's not deja vu you're having': Stoller slams Pritzker for signing politician-drawn legislative maps a second time
Republican state Sen. Win Stoller is urging voters to take a stand against what he views as Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s broken promises.
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Stoller opposed to proposed sex ed bill notes it had 'over 1,500 opposition witness slips filed'
Legislation moving through the Illinois State Senate has garnered opposition from groups concerned it will place an onus on private and religious institutions to teach principles they oppose.
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Anderson calls FOID process 'unnecessary burden'
Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) filed Senate Bill 1754 which aims to abolish Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act.