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Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Demmer says budget will 'result in an additional $660 million in taxes for Illinois businesses'
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is no fan of the new $42 billion state budget, blasting the measure during a recent House floor debate as lacking transparency and potentially leading to an assortment of tax increases.
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Demmer on passage of budget: 'The governor abdicated his responsibility'
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) could see the handwriting on the wall when it comes to this year’s $43 billion state budget.
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Welter on energy bill: 'We want to come back to Springfield to finish our work'
State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to bring lawmakers back to Springfield to negogiate an energy bill that will keep plants across the state running.
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Demmer on budget bill: 'Let's give transparency a chance'
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) wants to know for whom Democrats have earmarked at least a billion dollars in capital projects as part of the new $42 billion budget they recently approved.
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Welter on completing energy bill: 'We are ready and engaged'
Republicans are ready to complete a deal on a comprehensive energy bill, state Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) said during a June 1 press conference in Springfield. He sought a commitment from leaders to reconvene and get this done.
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Demmer: Budget 'relies on $600 million in tax increases on Illinois businesses'
During a Tuesday press conference, state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), pointed out what he sees as problems with the state budget for fiscal year 2022 approved by Democrats late night during its May 31 session.
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Demmer 'These are indictments of the culture we've created.'
State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is leading the charge in the fight against corruption in Springfield.
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Welter: 'Recommendations were largely not acted upon by this administration'
In a speech calling for accountability in the wake of the 36 COVID-related deaths at the LaSalle Veterans' Home, state Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) questioned the Pritzker administration’s lack of leadership.
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Spain on redistricting: There is 'no reason to use a mystery map' for drawing new lines
Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) is fed up with the governor's broken promise to veto any partisan-drawn map put on his desk this year.
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Welter demands action after LaSalle COVID outbreak: 'These was no apology to the families'
State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) says it's time to act on the mismanagement in the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) that ultimately led to the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home last fall.
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Demmer on redistricting: 'A flawed process leads to a flawed product'
Republican state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) has a simple formula for why he fears the map redistricting process may be headed in the wrong direction.
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Demmer on LaSalle report: 'A clear picture of negligence'
Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is intent on making sure no stone goes unturned when uncovering all that went wrong in the LaSalle Veterans’ Home tragedy.
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Welter: Taxpayers are funding the program without benefitting from it
Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) appreciated the aim of revising the Rental House Support Program but has voted against it, requesting the bill include an enhanced process for transparency and an explanation how it would benefit his constituents.
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Welter: 'Domestic violence plagues our community'
State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) spoke about the importance of House Bill 3317 in protecting victims of domestic violence and recalled the tragic event that prompted the need for a stronger law to combat domestic violence.
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Welter: 'How many more cases of corruption need to be exposed before house Democrats act on ethics reform?'
State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) reminded his colleagues in the House that a long time has passed and yet, no substantial bills have been passed to address the need for stronger ethics laws in Illinois.
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Illinois loses seat in Congress, Spain blames Democrats' 'business unfriendliness'
Partial data for the 2020 U.S. Census has been reported, and as a result of Illinois experiencing a population drop for the first time in 200 years, the state is losing a seat in Congress.
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Haas' bill aims to lessen 'profound impact' dyslexia has on students' learning
A state representative hopes a bill she introduced in February would assist Illinois students with dyslexia, warning that the learning disorder can have a profound impact.
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Welter: 'How many more cases of corruption need to be exposed before House Democrats act on ethics reform?'
Republican lawmaker joins with colleagues to call for serious ethical reform in state government
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Spain: 'We maximize our federal funding through the census'
In stressing the need for lawmakers to be able to rely on dependable Census Bureau data, state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) hinted he doesn't think Peoria can be Peoria without accurate representation.
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Swanson honors Eagle Scout from Troop 1063
State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) attended a local Boy Scout event recognizing one of the Eagle Scouts of the Class of 2020 from Troop 1063.