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Plummer: Illinoisans 'tired of being fed false information' over redistricting process
Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer wants Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez to know she is in the minority when it comes to her acceptance of the system Democrats employed for feedback in the latest map redistricting process.
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Plummer, Bryant, Fowler bring listening tour to Anna
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is committed to staying connected with the residents of his 54th District.
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Bryant: 'This legislation is the highest energy increase in Illinois history'
Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant has voiced her concerns regarding the passage of a new energy bill.
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Bailey: 'It’s time to void the FOID and restore people’s God-given constitutional rights'
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) argues his record speaks for itself when it comes to his commitment to issues like the Second Amendment.
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Bryant resolution to 'preserve a parent's decision-making authority' in Illinois
Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has taken steps to protect the rights of parents in her state while continuing her crusade to end what she believes is government overreach at the hands of Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) by filing Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA 12).
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Bryant happy trestle coming down: 'Canadian National will finally take responsibility for their property'
State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is happy the Jefferson County train trestle will soon be an eyesore of the past.
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Plummer calls lemonade stand law 'a very tiny step in the right direction'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Hayli's Law, which takes away barriers for children to run lemonade stands in Illinois.
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McClure on early release process: 'People get killed and families don’t get justice'
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) argues Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of the Prisoner Review Board (PRB) has proven to be a way of revictimizing some individuals all over again.
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Opponent Lester says Belt is 'prime example why people want changes in Springfield'
State Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) isn't doing a good job in Springfield for his constituents, a St. Clair County-based business entrepreneur who wants to replace Belt said.
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Tourism exec Jobe urges investment: 'Our state parks are critical to the economic success of many of our regions'
During the Illinois State Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee hearing, Cory Jobe, CEO and president of Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, recommended investing more in natural resources and byways to lift local tourism.
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McClure disapproves of maps: 'These are maps done with inaccurate data'
State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is upset with the apparent disregard across the aisle for independent maps.
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'Residents of Illinois' 57th District deserve better': St. Clair County GOP accuses State senator of ignoring constituents
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.
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McClure: 'The lack of transparency has been stunning'
Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) restated his sentiments over the recent executive appointment hearing where Pritzker-appointees were no-shows.
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Bailey: 'Don’t forget the men and women that gave it all, and their families'
Republican state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) spent part of his Memorial Day saluting soldiers “that gave it their all” and their families.
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Plummer: 'The governor's checkbook is more important than the people living in their districts'
Following the Senate Executive Appointments Committee hearing, Monday, Sen. Jason Plummer, of Edwardsville said the meeting was a peril to Illinoisans.
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Plummer: 'Democrats have no real interest in providing the transparency that Illinoisans deserve'
Republican state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) seethes over just how little has changed with Mike Madigan finally out of the picture in Springfield, especially when it comes to the current map redistricting process.
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On redistricting process: Plummer challenges Pritzker to be 'a man of his word'
It is time for Gov. Pritzker to intervene in the map making process according to state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville).
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Senators accuse Pritzker of 'intentional manipulation of the process'
A trio of Republican lawmakers are accusing Gov. J.B. Pritzker of manipulating the system when he made his last four appointments to the Prisoner Review Board.
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Plummer: 'Democrats are more concerned about keeping power than giving a voice to the people'
Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is calling out Democrats over what he sees as deception in the battle to bring fairly drawn legislative district maps to Springfield.
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Bryant congratulates 2021 seniors: 'There's so many great things ahead of you'
Young Illinoisans across the state are turning their tassels and ending their most recent education chapter, and state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Union) shared her congratulations to her graduating constituents on May 17.