Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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From Prairie State Wire
Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'
Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”
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Pritzker failed to adequately address top three issues in State of the State, Rep. Halbrook says
Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) marvels at the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s alternate universe was on full display during his recent State of the State address.
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From Prairie State Wire
Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'
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.
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Rep. Caulkins backs bill to prohibit private citizens' funding of state employees
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) says he has yet to see much of a return on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's personal $3 million investment in what was supposed to be the best administration money could buy.
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From Chambana Sun
Whether felt immediately or years from now, 'No one will escape this progressive tax,' Rep. Caulkins warns
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants voters to take a long hard look in the mirror before casting their votes in the 2020 elections.
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From NW Illinois News
Rep. Chesney: new taxes won't solve Illinois' key problems
Illinois State Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has expressed concerns about the state’s new increased taxes.
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From South Central Illinois News
Roll Call: Manar votes for unbalanced state budget
Illinois state Sen. Andy Manar (D-48) on June 1 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Rose votes against unbalanced state budget
Illinois state Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on June 1 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Caulkins votes against unbalanced state budget
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Halbrook votes against unbalanced state budget
Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 31 voted against a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.
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From South Central Illinois News
Roll Call: Scherer votes for unbalanced state budget
Illinois state Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Rose votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions
State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-51) on June 1 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.
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From South Central Illinois News
Roll Call: Manar votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions
State Sen. Andy Manar (D-48) on June 1 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Halbrook votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions
State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.
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From South Central Illinois News
Roll Call: Scherer votes for allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions
State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Caulkins votes against allowing teachers to “spike” their pensions
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 31 voted against a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Caulkins votes against abortion rights bill
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.
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From Chambana Sun
Roll Call: Halbrook votes against abortion rights bill
Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-102) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.
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From South Central Illinois News
Roll Call: Scherer votes against abortion rights bill
Illinois state Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) on May 28 voted against a measure that will bring sweeping changes to the state’s abortion laws.
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GOP State Central Committee Chair fears 'bracket creep' from Pritzker's proposed graduated tax
A Litchfield attorney who serves as the Republican State Central Committee Chair for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District says the flat tax provision in the state constitution should remain right where it is, opposing the opinion recently expressed by U.S. Department of Revenue Director David Harris that the beginning sentence of Article 9, Section 3 of the Illinois Constitution should be eliminated.