Illinois State Representative Andrew S. Chesney
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Recent News About Illinois State Representative Andrew S. Chesney
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Democrats' response to crisis of corruption in state government 'simply unbelievable,' Rep. Chesney say
Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) wonders how Democratic lawmakers can even keep a straight face while talking about wanting ethics reform.
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Rep. Chesney pushes for reform after 'disgusting' federal allegations of bribery, kickbacks
State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) fumes that Illinois state government is screaming out for reform.
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Rep. Chesney to host Pet Rescue Fair
Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will be hosting a Pet Rescue Fair from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Friend Forever Humane Society in Freeport.
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Rep. Chesney speaks out on Illinois' urgent need for pension reform
In the mind of Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), rising pension debt is at the heart of essentially everything wrong with the state's finances.
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Rep. Chesney seeks to repeal state gas tax and put an end to 'backroom deals' once and for all
Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has joined the growing number of lawmakers and activists calling for the repeal of the state gas tax.
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Rep. Chesney says Sen. Sandoval had no choice but to step down from Transportation Committee
In the mind of Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport), longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) did the only thing he could do in stepping down as chairman of the senate’s powerful Transportation Committee.
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Rep. Chesney trying to restore tax credit for vehicle trade-ins; says $10K cap hurts working poor
First-term Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is pushing a pair of bills aimed at repealing a newly enacted law that caps the tax credit for motor-vehicle trade-ins at $10,000.
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Rep. Chesney to donate state's pay raise to local charities 'that reflect Northwest Illinoisans' values'
Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) recently proved that he is willing to put his money where his mouth is.
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Rep. Chesney to host 'Pizza and Politics' event
Freshmen Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will co-host a “Pizza and Politics” gathering at the Grove Community Center at Pinecrest in Mt. Morris on Sept. 25, beginning at 5 pm.
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Commission on Government and Accountability report: Cigarette and income tax revenues down, sales tax revenue up
Lee County Board Vice Chair John Nicholson doesn’t need economic downturns uncovered in a Commission on Government and Accountability (COGFA) report that tell him what he’s already experienced.
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Rep. Chesney highlights important occurrences in week in review for Aug. 18-24
Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) released his Week in Review list detailing events occurring throughout various community areas during the week of Aug. 18 -24.
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Rep. Chesney praises passage of roadway safety legislation
Despite the often contentious politics in the state capitol, Illinois state Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was glad to see they could come together to pass laws addressing roadway safety.
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Rep. Chesney highlights 'Northwest Illinois Values' at Junior Livestock Fair
"Northwest Illinois Values" were just one of the many positives on display at the Junior Livestock Fair, according to State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport).
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Rep. Chesney not convinced $60 million in arts spending was how capital bill was sold to voters
Republican state Rep. Andrew Chesney (Freeport) says he stands firmly opposed to the smoke-and-mirrors tactics he witnessed during his first spring session in Springfield.
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Rep. Chesney wants to see Illinois abortion legislation take 'greater steps to protect life'
Republican state Rep. Andrew Chesney (Freeport) insists that his views on abortion are clear even though he has not read the particulars of the state of Georgia’s so-called “fetal heartbeat bill,” signed into law last week amid controversy around the U.S.
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Pritzker's credibility takes a hit, Chesney says
In some ways, Republican House member Andrew Chesney (Freeport) thinks the verdict is already in with regard to the ongoing probe into Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s alleged involvement in a property tax-saving scheme.