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Caulkins on Pritzker property tax promise: ‘Nearly four years in and he’s done nothing for homeowners’

By Macon Reporter Report | Oct 28, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has criticized Governor Pritzker for failing to fulfill his promise of property tax relief made in 2020, as Illinois ranks as the second-highest state for property taxes in the nation.

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Deering: ‘We are trying to collect as many signatures as possible to get these great candidates here in Macon County on the ballot’

By Macon Reporter Report | Oct 25, 2023

Regan Deering, a Republican candidate running for the 88th House District in Illinois, is actively seeking support from local residents through petition-signing events.

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Webb: ‘I stand for farmer’s land rights’

By Macon Reporter Report | Oct 25, 2023

Marsha Webb, a GOP candidate for House District 107 from Macon, is taking a stand in support of farmer’s land rights, declaring her opposition to eminent domain and further regulations on agricultural land.

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Caulkins: ‘Illinois Democrats are not your friend’

By Macon Reporter Report | Oct 20, 2023

In the wake of an Illinois state appeals court’s ruling that permits employee termination for COVID-19 vaccine refusal, State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has criticized the decision as an abuse of the legislative process and decried alleged corruption within the court system, highlighting that many public figures who have been vaccinated have still contracted the virus.

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Niemerg: "Men use men’s restrooms, end of story!"

By Macon Reporter Report | Aug 16, 2023

Rep. Adam Niemerg spoke out against the Springfield YMCA, saying that the organization has refused to shed light on an incident in a locker room. The Springfield YMCA says it is following state law, but there’s been allegations of a man in the female locker room this summer.

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Niemerg on bill to develop new state flag: 'This bill has me concerned'

By Macon Reporter Report | Aug 9, 2023

In an Aug. 8 Facebook post, Rep. Adam Niemerg raised the alarm about efforts to redesign the Illinois state flag. Niemerg shared a Fox32 news article about the signing of Senate Bill 1818 in his Facebook post.

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Sen. Rose provides his opposition floor speech footage 'for those of you who are aghast' by Pritzker's support for citizen's arrest

By Macon Reporter Report | Aug 3, 2023

Senator Chapin Rose has long been a critic of the move to allow non-citizens to become police officers in the state of Illinois, which can happen if they meet certain qualifications, thanks to the passage of House Bill 3751. In a July 31 Facebook post, he directed readers to his speech on the House floor in May.

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Caulkins on cashless bail ruling: ‘I think this is a political decision clearly not in the best interest of the people’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 26, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) strongly opposes the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision in Illinois to allow no cash bail.

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Holder White to run for full term: 'I am truly honored to serve on the Supreme Court of Illinois'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 15, 2023

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lisa Holder White recently announced her candidacy for a full term on the state's highest court.

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Rep. Niemerg: 'Farmers in Champaign and Edgar counties in our district have eight months from the date of the Secretarial disaster declaration to apply for emergency loans'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is alerting Champaign and Edgar County farmers about claims for emergency loans following the recent tornadoes. Four disaster declarations were issued by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack following the recent weather events.

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Deering supports Georgia House member in party switch: 'We need more courageous politicians in Springfield, like this lawmaker'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

Illinois' 88th state House District Republican candidate Regan Deering is calling out Democrats after a high-profile defection in Georgia.

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Smith on increased abortion rates: ‘This is an embarrassment for Illinois’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 6, 2023

Dr. Lisa Smith, a former candidate for District 96 State Representative, is pointing out the increasing number of abortions in the state of Illinois as travel picks up for those traveling from out of state for the procedure.

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Deering on new state tax increases: 'Illinois will now have the 4th highest motor fuel tax in the nation'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 5, 2023

Illinois 88th House District candidate Regan Deering is criticizing the state’s Democrats for raising taxes on residents.

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Niemerg: Illinois' ''poorly funded' pensions will continue to stress state and local government budgets'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) shared on social media S&P’s comments on the state’s pensions.

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Niemerg celebrates 'all things dairy in Illinois' in honor of National Dairy Month

By Macon Reporter Report | Jun 25, 2023

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) took to Facebook on June 20 to share information about National Dairy Month with the public.

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Caulkins: ‘We think there should be an easy way to consolidate school district administrations’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jun 20, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Macon) is one of a group of lawmakers seeking to do away with some of the state's units of local government.

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Rose: 'College costs are way too high, and we are losing too many kids out of state'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) marked the passage of House Bill 301 in a news release on May 25.

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Niemerg: 'The American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom around the world'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) took to Facebook to acknowledge the significance of Flag Day on June 14.

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Deering: ‘I didn't go looking for a political career but someone needs to stand up for common sense conservatives’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jun 19, 2023

Regan Deering, a former congressional candidate and Mount Zion school board member, has announced her bid for the Illinois statehouse in the 88th House District.

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Caulkins on legislator pay raises: ‘It will be the second one this year, Jan. 1st and now another on July 1st’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jun 9, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is questioning the Illinois General Assembly’s motion to give its members a second pay raise for 2023 bringing legislator salaries to just under $90,000 per year.