State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Ill.)
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Mitchell refuses to cast vote on anti-Trump legislation, allowing it to pass
The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.
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From Prairie State Wire
DeWitt GOP Chair Dustin Peterson running for Central Committee despite past run-ins with law
Dustin Peterson, chair of the DeWitt County Republican Party who is challenging Springfield’s Fred Floreth for his Central Committee post in the 13th congressional district, has a colorful past.
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From Chambana Sun
Budget 'shell game' to cost state $1.5 billion, 22,000 jobs, Caulkins says
Dan Caulkins is increasingly concerned about a provision in the state’s 2018 fiscal year budget he fears could cause taxpayers as much as $1.5 billion.
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From Chambana Sun
Caulkins: Trust Act 'not good for Illinois'
Tragedies like the Kate Steinle case in San Francisco reaffirm for Dan Caulkins how the U.S. needs uniformity when it comes to its immigration laws.
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From Chambana Sun
Caulkins sees need to stand up for residents in House District 101
Dan Caulkins insists he hasn’t heard any of the rumblings about Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) working in concert with the Democratic machine in the House GOP leader's 2018 re-election effort. Still, the Decatur Republican admits there are times when he wishes Republican leaders would stand stronger for what are routinely regarded as GOP principles.
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Decatur businessman looks to fill Mitchell vacancy in District 101
Decatur native Dan Caulkins wants to bring his military and business experience to bear as a state representative from the 101st District, taking over for Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth), who announced recently that he would not seek re-election.
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House candidate promises new vision, no paycheck if elected
Dan Caulkins has his sights on a new job he wants so badly that he says he'll do it for free.
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Mitchell to retire from House seat after nearly 20 years
Describing his time in office as an honor, veteran lawmaker Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) announced recently that he will not run for re-election and will retire when his term ends in January 2019, according to a press release.
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Mitchell supports SB 9 veto override
Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) and 9 other GOP House members joined Democrats to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of three budget bills