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Bryant wins re-election: 'The people of the 58th District deserve a senator with a strong conservative record'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 11, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant thanked her constituents in a July 6 Facebook post for voting to re-elect her to represent the state's new 58th District.

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Harriss: 'The election in November is really about the future of the village and Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 6, 2022

Republican candidate for Illinois State Senate District 56 Erica Harriss recently joined in the annual Glen Carbon homecoming parade by walking in the parade with her volunteers.

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State Senate candidate Harriss on Illinois government corruption: 'I am committed to holding myself and others accountable'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 28, 2022

Former Illinois state Sen. Tom Cullerton was recently sentenced for embezzlement; and Erica Harriss, Republican candidate for Illinois state Senate District 56, said she is committed to holding herself and others accountable for corruption.

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State Senate candidate Harriss on rolling blackouts across Illinois: 'There is no excuse for energy shortages'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 27, 2022

Following an alert warning of possible rolling blackouts throughout the summer in Illinois, some legislative members are concerned with the current policies moving forward.

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McClure's legislation to give pepper spray to DCFS workers signed into law: 'DCFS workers face dangerous situations'

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 10, 2022

On June 3, State Sen. Steve McClure's legislation to allow Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) workers to carry pepper spray was signed into law.

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Plummer: Democrats to blame for 'high gas prices, out of control crime, corruption' and more

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 3, 2022

Illinois Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) recently took to Facebook to criticize the state's Democratic lawmakers for what he feels are the state's failures to its residents.

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Belt's Co-responder legislation: 'Crime victims need to have sufficient resources'

By Andy Nghiem | May 17, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) recently voiced his opinion on new legislation that seeks to provide essential resources and assistance to crime victims.

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Amid wrongful death suits, Bourne blames Pritzker for LaSalle Veterans Home tragedy

By Andy Nghiem | May 17, 2022

State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is blaming Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the 36 COVID-related deaths at the LaSalle Veterans Home.

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Bourne on LaSalle Veterans' Home outbreak: 'Gov. Pritzker and IDPH must be held accountable'

By Andy Nghiem | May 12, 2022

Illinois state representative (R-Morrisonville) and candidate for lieutenant governor Avery Bourne is condemning Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for failure to take action that led to dozens of deaths at a state-run veterans home in 2020.

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Plummer: Corwin Amendment 'rights a historical wrong that has long tarnished our state's reputation'

By Andy Nghiem | May 4, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is voicing approval for the passage of his authored resolution that will rescind Illinois' acceptance of a constitutional amendment known as "The Corwin Amendment."

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Friess: 'Our citizens have a right to know who is going to be appointed their fire chief'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 26, 2022

During a news conference on Feb. 16, state Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) promoted legislation that would prevent known arsonists from becoming fire chiefs in the state.

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Bryant supports repealing the SAFE-T Act

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 10, 2022

Illinois House Republicans are calling for the repeal of the criminal justice and police reform bill passed last year known as the SAFE-T Act. Among other measures, the Democratic-backed legislation includes provisions for ending the cash bail system and addressing police misconduct.

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McClure calls repealing the SAFE-T Act 'the first step in curbing the violent crime in our streets'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 8, 2022

Republicans lawmakers are calling for a repeal of the the SAFE-T Act, a criminal justice and police reform law passed last year. Among many measures, the Democratic-backed legislation includes provisions for addressing police misconduct and ending the cash bail system.

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McClure opposes Local Journalism Task Force expansion: 'There are ten vacancies currently'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 4, 2022

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) recently voiced his opposition to a bill that would expand the Local Journalism Task Force.

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Bourne: 'Every family should have the opportunity to send their child to a good school'

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 7, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Richard Irvin and lieutenant governor candidate Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) recently took to Twitter to raise awareness for School Choice Week and the variety of schooling options available to Illinois parents.

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'The longer we wait the worse things will get': Morrison weighs in on Illinois' mounting pension deficit

By Andy Nghiem | Dec 1, 2021

Illinois State Rep. Tom Morrison recently weighed in on the state's debt crisis as the Illinois pension deficit surpasses $500 billion.

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Bourne says ethics reform bill 'falls short' of true ethics reform

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2021

State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchifield) recently expressed her displeasure with the recently passed ethics bill.

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Bryant: 'This legislation is the highest energy increase in Illinois history'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 18, 2021

Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant has voiced her concerns regarding the passage of a new energy bill.

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Elik suggests using federal relief funds to pay down unemployment fund deficit: 'This debt must be paid back'

By Andy Nghiem | Jul 17, 2021

Illinois' Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund is facing an unprecedented deficit as the state is overwhelmed with unemployment claims coming from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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'Residents of Illinois' 57th District deserve better': St. Clair County GOP accuses State senator of ignoring constituents

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 17, 2021

The St. Clair County GOP is questioning Sen. Chris Belt’s motives as a state senator and whether he is acting in the best interests of his constituents.