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Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Davidsmeyer: 'I hope this will be a lesson to this body on how we can better serve our constituents together'
Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is proud a bill that would pull state investments in Russian businesses, while preparing for an influx of Ukrainian refugees passed the House so easily.
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Friess: 'Our citizens have a right to know who is going to be appointed their fire chief'
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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Korte: ‘The only thing far-left Democrats know how to do is raise taxes and spend money’
GOP Candidate for the 112th House District Jennifer Korte is calling out the state’s Democrat for the nation’s second-highest gas tax.
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Bourne sponsoring bill to give parents bigger say in their children's education
State Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) and Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) have introduced legislation that Bourne said will give parents more of a voice in their children's education.
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‘There were a lot of Democrat politicians in this state who enabled’ Madigan: Chris Slusser
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser is applauding the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Turner pushes bill to adjust guidelines for hiring substitute teachers
Teachers are in short supply across the country and in the state, and Illinois legislators are trying to lessen the problem.
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Meier on Pritzker's budget: 'The budget proposed today is full of smoke and mirrors'
Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Highland) issued a response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget. Meier was concerned about the amount of money being spent by the state.
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Bourne: 'More lies from Pritzker' on mask mandates
Republican state Rep. Avery Bourne accuses Gov. J.B. Pritzker of misleading the public on mask mandates.
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Bourne 'proud' to be joining Irvin in bid for Illinois governor
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has joined Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin on the ticket in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination with Bourne running as his lieutenant governor.
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Freezin' for Funds raises money for Alton Athletic Association
State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) recently warmed up to a chilly fundraiser.
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Elik appeals for prayers after Edwardsville tornado, urges public to stay away from Amazon facility
State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on Dec. 11 appealed for prayers for the victims of a tornado outbreak that impacted Illinois and five other states.
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Bourne: Inflation has 'a real-world impact for a lot of families that we represent'
With inflation causing prices to rise across all sectors of the state’s economy, Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) said it’s time to address the issue and provide some relief.
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Davidsmeyer: 'The Democrats want to keep federal COVID dollars for their own slush fund'
State Rep. C.D Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is worried about the repercussions he sees coming the state’s way stemming from Democratic lawmakers' decision not to use federal COVID dollars to pay back the nearly $5 billion now owed to the federal unemployment trust fund.
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Bourne on Congressional maps: 'This is about keeping Nancy Pelosi in power'
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) took to the House floor to point out inconsistencies she sees in newly redistricted legislative maps.
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Bourne says bill 'is a small step to rein in the executive authority of Gov. Pritzker'
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) views House Bill 843 as the first step for legislators taking back their power.
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Bourne on new maps: 'Slicing up our area does a disservice to every voter and resident'
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) looks at the latest congressional maps drawn by Democratic lawmakers and comes to the conclusion that partisanship ruled the day.
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Bourne: 'We have the opportunity and obligation to pass real ethics reform'
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) is pushing to bring what she perceives as real ethics reform to Springfield.
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Elik: 'It's time to have a bipartisan commission draw the map, not one party in control'
State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) blames her Democratic colleagues for a 'flop' redistricting hearing in Collinsville.
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Elik: 'The decision to implement mask requirements should be made by local school boards, not Governor Pritzker'
Republican state Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker could use a refresher course on his job description.
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Elik: 'The Illinois legislature is getting too soft on crime'
State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) said recently that deaths resulting from violence could be prevented if felons were not allowed to make bail so easily.