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From Chambana Sun

Caulkins accuses governor of spending $56 million on 'media campaign to raise taxes on everybody in the state'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins doubts anyone can be surprised by the investment Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proved willing to undertake to make certain his progressive tax proposal becomes law.

Halbrook claims Pritzker's minimum wage hike 'just looks like more damage for the economy'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 1, 2020

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook is incensed that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has placed politics over service.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins says governor's Restore Illinois plan reflects 'a total disregard for a large portion of our state'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins wonders when what he sees as Gov. J.B.Pritzker’s full-frontal assault on the state’s small business industry will finally come to an end.

State Rep. Halbrook says governor's clout list hires show 'corruption is obviously alive and well in Springfield '

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 27, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook is steamed over the findings in a new WBEZ report that details how hand-and-hand Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker has worked with House Speaker Mike Madigan over his first 18 months in office.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins says Democrats in Springfield 'are not there to serve the needs of the people'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Republican state Rep. Dan Caulkins fumes there’s little wonder why so many Illinois residents are suffering as never before.

Mayor Wolfe talks about Decatur's 'new normal,' its upcoming city budget and more

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 21, 2020

Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe is evaluating what she thinks life will be like in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Halbrook says governor 'seems like he’s just out to destroy downstate Illinois'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook fumes that the "science" and "data" of COVID-19 have little to do with why businesses across the state continue to be hamstrung by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ironclad policies.

State Rep. Halbrook says formation of Freedom Caucus should promote fiscal responsibility among Republicans

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 9, 2020

A downstate lawmaker has joined forces with nearly two dozen Republican state House members to form a new caucus the group is hoping will return Illinois to what they see as the state’s glory days.

State Rep. Halbrook says Democrats' $42 billion budget puts Illinois residents 'in a really tight spot'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 6, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook fears the Democrats in Springfield's known propensity for spending only means more trouble for the state.

State Rep. Halbrook expects new $42 billion budget will only make things worse for Illinois residents

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2020

State Rep. Brad Halbrook fears things figure to get much worse before they get better in Illinois after Democrats banded to pass the state’s new $42 billion budget.

Decatur mayor defends governor's extension of COVID-19 stay-at-home order despite impact on small businesses

By Glenn Minnis | May 26, 2020

Even as she concedes some businesses may never bounce back from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe says Illinois leaders are doing the only thing they can do in enacting restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the virus.

State Rep. Halbrook says governor's threat to withhold funds from counties is 'criminal intimidation'

By Glenn Minnis | May 21, 2020

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook laments that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s rising threats in his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic are a sign of the times.

From Chambana Sun

State Rep. Caulkins says governor has resorted to dictatorial practices with COVID-19 shutdown

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins says Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic keeps growing worse by the day.

State Rep. Halbrook says governor's economic plan lacks urgency that situation demands

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2020

Veteran Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is imploring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to look at the whole picture as he seeks to chart the state’s economic reopening.

Bloomington's COVID-19 testing site to remain open through May

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2020

The McClean County Fairgrounds mobile COVID-19 testing center will remain open at least through the end of May.

Decatur Public Transit System requires passengers to wear face masks

By Glenn Minnis | May 11, 2020

Riders of the Decatur Public Transit System are required to wear face masks on buses in hopes of mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

Halbrook: Lack of transparency from Pritzker on COVID-19 crisis 'is really stunning'

By Glenn Minnis | May 7, 2020

As tensions about the stay-at-home order Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has now extended through the end of month as a way of slowing the COVID-19 pandemic mount, veteran state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) can see the handwriting on the wall.

From Chambana Sun

Caulkins says Illinoisans 'have grown skeptical' of Pritzker and his handling of COVID-19 crisis

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is convinced the growing number of protest demonstrations creeping up across Illinois are representative of the growing level of distrust residents now hold for Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Halbrook believes Pritzker, Illinois erred on COVID-19 policies

By Glenn Minnis | 4 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wishes Illinois could have followed the lead of other states with regard to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.