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NFIB, Illinois Chamber of Commerce endorse Harriss: 'I am running to be a voice for our small business owners and the Illinois workforce'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2022

With midterm elections less than a month away, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) endorsed Erica Harriss, State Senate candidate in the 56th District.

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Korte on SAFE-T Act: '...criminals responsible for crimes like armed robbery, drug trafficking, and murder would walk free while our families fear for their safety'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

January 1st, the effective date of the SAFE-T Act, is fast approaching and local governments are preparing for its implementation.

Korte on inflation: 'Metro East working families are getting slammed by the economic failures of Democrats'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the increase or decrease in costs for a number of common goods, and is a common measure of inflation. On Thursday, the September Consumer Price Index was released. In September, the overall index climbed 8.2% from the previous year, down just 0.1% from August. The decrease was due to gasoline prices falling, a trend that did not last.

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Candidate Schmidt on Tyson Foods' decision to leave the state: 'The parade of businesses leaving Illinois continues'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 14, 2022

Last week, Tyson Foods announced it would be relocating its corporate employees in Chicago and Downers Grove- as well as Dakota Dunes South Dakota - to Springdale, Arkansas.

Korte on Tyson Foods' decision to leave Illinois: 'it’s not surprising' considering Illinois high taxes, cost of living and burdensome regulations

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

Last week, Tyson Foods announced it would be relocating its corporate employees in Chicago and Downers Grove- as well as Dakota Dunes South Dakota - to Springdale, Arkansas. Tyson, the largest meat packing company by sales, did not give specific reasoning for their move, but potential factors could be crime, taxes, and a trend of moving away from large cities.

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Korte on tax burden of SAFE-T Act mandates: 'A few tweaks won’t fix the SAFE-T Act. We need to completely repeal it and start over.'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

The Telegraph reported on a press conference that took place in Edwardsville on Monday the 10th where Illinois Republicans talked about the SAFE-T Act and property taxes.

Schmidt weighs in on failures of Illinois school systems: 'I will demand accountability'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2022

This week, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board detailed a report from Wirepoints regarding Illinois schools that it described as "shocking." The report found that the majority of third-graders could not read at grade level. Many state-level candidates are promising to provide better representation than their incumbent opponents have for their constituents if elected.

Schmidt: SAFE-T Act prevents ‘police officers from shooting a TASER at someone’s back’

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

The heavily debated SAFE-T Act is set to go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Since its inception the SAFE-T Act has received push back from law enforcement, police unions, and elected representatives mainly Republicans. Over the past month, Democrat state’s attorneys have joined the discussion and taken action to repeal the SAFE-T Act. As the discussion of the SAFE-T Act continues to be elevated before the election in November, state level candidates and elected leaders are weighing in.

Korte on Illinois Taxes: 'We are losing population because our taxes are too high'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 29, 2022

Jennifer Korte, candidate for state representative in the 112th District, recently gave her opinion on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

Schmidt on taxes: 'We need real, long-term tax relief and we need it now'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 28, 2022

Kevin Schmidt, candidate to representat the 114th House District, recently weighed in on the issue of high taxes in Illinois.

GOP Illinois House candidate Korte: 'The SAFE-T Act, passed by Governor Pritzker and the Democrat majority, allows criminals to walk free before a trial'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

The SAFE-T Act continues to be a hot topic for Illinois politicians, law enforcement and citizens.

Korte: 'Metro East families are paying more to put food on the table today than they ever have'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

With high inflation rates affecting consumers nationwide, state level politicians and candidates in Illinois are speaking up.

Harriss: I commend Haine, McConchie for 'taking a strong stand against the unconstitutional gerrymandering that was done to our judicial subcircuits'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 15, 2022

Erica Harriss, candidate for State Senate IL-56, recently voiced her support for Madison County’s State’s Attorney Thomas Haine.

Illinois House candidate Schmidt on new school sex ed curriculum: 'No reason to teach sexually explicit material to young children'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 13, 2022

The Metro East Sun recently interviewed Kevin Schmidt, a candidate for the Illinois House to represent District 114, for his opinion on the state's new sex education curriculum.

Illinois House GOP District 112 candidate: 'It is not the job of schools to teach such explicit sexual material to children'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 13, 2022

Jennifer Korte, the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 112, recently shared her thoughts on the new school sex education curriculum.

Illinois House candidate for 112th District: 'We deserve better than the disastrous economic policies of our current administration'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 26, 2022

States are in the process of recovery following the devastating economic impact of COVID-19. But, Illinois' economy is lagging behind. Many Republican elected officials and candidates believe that the current high taxes and rigid regulations are the cause.

Schmidt on school closures during the pandemic: 'Schools need to be open'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022

Kevin Schmidt, a candidate for the Illinois House to represent District 114, recently shared his thoughts on school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hunsaker on school closures during the pandemic: School closures should not be 'mandated from Chicago'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 17, 2022

Ashley Hunsaker, a candidate for the Illinois House to represent District 113, recently shared her thoughts on school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic

Harriss: 'One's first responsibility...is to the constituents of their district'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 8, 2022

Erica Harriss is a Madison County Board member running for state Senate in the 56th district. In an interview with the Metro East Sun Harriss identified herself as a conservative individual prioritizing the fight to bring power back to the local level and "ethics reform."

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Plummer: 'Thank you to REALTOR Association of Southwestern Illinois for another great Legislative Breakfast!'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Jason Plummer recently attended a breakfast event with the Realtor Association of Southwestern Illinois.

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