State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Ill.)
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Rep. Dan Caulkins issues response to CARES signing
As Illinois residents and citizens across the country will soon receive a payment from the federal government under terms of the CARES Act, State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) responded by issuing a statement when the act was passed at the end of March.
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Champaign city council's executive order draws ire of state legislator
An executive order approved by the Champaign City Council has Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) protesting against government overreach and potential illegality as the mayor's office can now ban certain sales and even take possession of a citizen's property.
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From McLean County Times
Caulkins-sponsored bill hopes to get teachers back in the classroom
The House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee recently approved a measure that would make it easier for educators to have their teaching licenses reinstated.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins challenges Dems to face corruption: 'Republicans stand ready to end this climate'
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) was not surprised to hear former Legislative Inspector General (LIG) Julie Porter claim that her efforts at ethics reform were for the most part muzzled by powerful Springfield Democrats.
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From Chambana Sun
In response to funneling of gun-program fees, Rep. Caulkins to file a new Second Amendment 'lockbox' bill
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) says there is no great mystery as to why Democratic lawmakers in Springfield would secretly divert millions from one fund to other areas of government over extended periods of time.
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From Chambana Sun
Hard-charging Democrats have pushed themselves, 'leadership into a corner,' says Rep. Caulkins
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) argues that the Democrats in Congress who pushed so hard for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump are now finding it hard to defend their position.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins labels Chicago's new ride-share tax as 'anti-free-enterprise'
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) hopes the financial burden of ringing in 2020 remains fresh in the minds of voters come election season.
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From Chambana Sun
Madigan's 'reluctance' to pursue ethics reform raises questions for Rep. Caulkins
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) concedes that longtime Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may or may not have broken any laws, but the intense scrutiny he faces is far from unwarranted.
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Illinois state legislature has an 'I' problem, Rep. Caulkins charges
State House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) longs for the day when the mission in Springfield returns to serving the people of Illinois.
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Rep. Caulkins blames Democrats' 'repressive government' for driving businesses out of Illinois
A new George Mason University survey has named Illinois the third most heavily regulated state in the U.S. with 259,832 total restrictions responsible for handicapping business growth across the state.
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Harvard study names Illinois second most corrupt state, Chicago most corrupt city in U.S.
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants to see his colleagues in Springfield get serious about eradicating corruption and fixing Illinois.
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Promoting a progressive tax as the answer to state's fiscal woes is 'beyond reckless,' Rep. Caulkins says
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) views Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive tax push as more of the same nonsense Springfield has become known for in recent years.
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From Chambana Sun
Illinois House passes bill to make it harder for public employees to leave unions, recover fees
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) opposes Senate Bill 1784 on the basis that the legislation would hurt workers opposed to paying union dues and grant the unions greater access to employees' personal information, all while curtailing their rights to free speech.
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From Chambana Sun
Pritzker supporters gradually realizing this 'agenda is not how he campaigned,' Rep. Caulkins says
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) believes that Democrats should be among the least surprised by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s declining popularity.
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Rep. Caulkins speaks out against Chicago's misguided use of red-light cameras
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) doesn’t mince words in describing his contempt for the use of red-light cameras in Illinois.
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From Chambana Sun
Outmigration will continue until Illinois voters see that 'we need new leadership,' Rep. Caulkins says
First-term Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R- Decatur) is fighting to transform Springfield into a place state residents can rely on.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins reacts to Kiplinger's finding that Illinois is 'least tax-friendly' state in the U.S.
The frustration is evident when Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) discusses Kiplinger's ranking of Illinois as the “least tax-friendly” state in the U.S.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins laments the federal corruption investigation into another Democratic state leader
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) sees a certain profile emerging among the lawmakers who have recently had their offices raided by federal authorities as part of an ongoing crackdown on local corruption.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins pushes for constitutional amendment to address pension crisis
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) only sees one way out of the state's mounting pension liability.
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From Chambana Sun
Rep. Caulkins announces reelection plans, vows 'to fight this radical agenda' in Springfield
In announcing his plans to seek reelection as state representative in the 101st District, veteran lawmaker Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) proclaimed there is still much work to be done.