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Dan Kallio donates $250 to Joel David Funk's campaign committee in Q4 2019

Dan Kallio donated $250 to Joel David Funk during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow Encourages Personal Protective Equipment Donations

Bristow Encourages Personal Protective Equipment Donations

By Press release submission | Apr 4, 2020

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Connie Funk Jeffries donates $100 to Joel David Funk's campaign committee in Q4 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 4, 2020

Connie Funk Jeffries donated $100 to Joel David Funk during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Charles W. Barenfanger donates $250 to Peggy Hubbard's campaign committee in Q4 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 3, 2020

Charles W. Barenfanger donated $250 to Peggy Hubbard during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Brandon Kirch donates $500 to Joel David Funk's campaign committee in Q4 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 2, 2020

Brandon Kirch donated $500 to Joel David Funk during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Alvin Boutte donates $250 to Joel David Funk's campaign committee in Q4 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 1, 2020

Alvin Boutte donated $250 to Joel David Funk during the fourth quarter of 2019, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Dwight Kay says COVID-19's effect on economy is hard when the state is 'already tough on businesses'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2020

Former Illinois state representative Dwight Kay worries about the impact the coronavirus stands to have on state’s fiscal future.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe encourages out-of-state healthcare professionals to work in Illinois

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

With the number of possible Coronavirus cases increasing daily, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is urging doctors, nurses and other professionals in Missouri to apply for Illinois’ new Out of State Temporary Practice Permits.

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Bourne calls budget proposal irresponsible

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 27, 2020

House Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) said in a press conference last week that withholding funding for programs in the budget pending voter action on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal is irresponsible and unnecessary.

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Babcock says doing nothing about COVID-19 is 'not an option,' but 'doing too much can also have major consequences'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2020

Former House candidate Mike Babcock (R-Bethalto) senses the dangers in trying to navigate all the obstacles brought on by the coronavirus crisis.

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Elik says one of her 'top priorities' is to 'deliver real property tax relief'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 26, 2020

House candidate Amy Elik (R-Alton) envisions herself being the face of change in Springfield.

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Sen. McClure says bill to help teachers in private schools transfer to public ones will help shortage

By Glenn Minnis | 13 days ago

A bill aimed at making it easier to recruit teachers for the state’s public school system is now under consideration in the House after unanimously breezing through the Senate.

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Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $100 from James Enyart

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 22, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $100 from James Enyart on February 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $500 from Russell K. Scott

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 22, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $500 from Russell K. Scott on February 25, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $1,032 from Mitchell Robertson

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 22, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $1,032 from Mitchell Robertson on February 24, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $250 from Sheila Stocks-Smith

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 22, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $250 from Sheila Stocks-Smith on February 26, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 113: Hoffman Highlights Assistance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

Hoffman Highlights Assistance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19

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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: Bristow Postpones Events, Offers Assistance to Businesses Affected During Closures

By Press release submission | Mar 21, 2020

Bristow Postpones Events, Offers Assistance to Businesses Affected During Closures

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Babcock calls for current crop of lawmakers to change their ways or be run out Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2020

Former House candidate Mike Babcock (R-Bethalto) fears lawmakers in Springfield have lost their way when it comes to the state’s runaway taxes.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt reaches out to hard-to-count residents at informational 2020 Census event

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2020

To ensure a complete count of Illinois residents in the upcoming census, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) hosted an informational event regarding the 2020 Census at East St. Louis Community College Center on Wednesday.