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Rose creates petition urging constituents to support legislation to save jobs

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 12, 2021

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) filed legislation that would direct funding that was not used from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help save jobs in Illinois, according to a news release.

Fate of windfarm uncertain as DeWitt County Board undergoes major change

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 14, 2020

The DeWitt County Board will have four newcomers when it meets in December and that could change the fate for a recently approved wind farm project in the area.

Sports-related businesses are especially hard hit due to COVID-19

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 8, 2020

Sports-related businesses are really struggling eight months after COVID-19 shutdowns began.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From Chambana Sun

House Republicans caution that progressive tax plan will drive more businesses out of Illinois

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

State House Republicans gathered last month in Springfield to explain why the graduated income tax structure Gov. J.B. Pritzker is pushing to replace the current flat tax system will drag the Illinois business community even further down the scale than it already is.

From Chambana Sun

Rep. Caulkins speaks out against the 'jobs tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) urged a No vote on the graduated income tax amendment to the state's constitution during Monday's session.

From Chambana Sun

Halbrook on graduated income tax amendment: 'Where are the reforms?'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) strongly opposed the graduated income tax proposal in a session on Monday, saying it will cause more citizens to flee the state.

From Chambana Sun

Sen. Rose voices concerns about HB 2691

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) spoke in opposition of a bill that opens up funding to more individuals for college.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

From Chambana Sun

Discovery Partners Institute project expected to top original $1.2 billion budget

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The state Senate Higher Education Committee held a hearing recently to get more information about the University of Illinois' Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) project.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.