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Rep. Mike Murphy looks forward Illinois legislature return

By Kyla Asbury | May 21, 2020

Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) is glad the state legislature will finally return to session.

From Metro East Sun

McClure wants government to make sacrifices, not taxpayers

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) said he didn't agree with the $1.6 billion in new spending that Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in his budget address last month.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

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

From Peoria Standard

Rep. Butler calls for transparency at AVR oversight hearing

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) told a panel of state agencies that transparency, full cooperation and a sense of urgency were key to fixing a recently reported issue with the state's automatic voter registration (AVR) system that allowed 574 non-citizens to be registered to vote in 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

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 Metro East Sun

Sen. McClure speaks out against sentencing bill

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bill that would amend the Unified Code of Corrections failed in the Senate last week and was placed on postponed consideration.

Rep. Murphy condemns tax plan as a 'job-killer'

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 1, 2019

Many critics of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax proposal are calling it a 'jobs tax,' but Illinois state House Rep. Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) took his opposition a step further during Monday's session.

From Metro East Sun

Davidsmeyer says new tax structure would raise taxes, cause residents to leave

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said the graduated income tax will cause Illinois to lose even more residents than it already has.

From Peoria Standard

Butler says Democrats' policies, such as graduated income tax proposal, drive Illinoisans from the state

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) said Monday that Illinois' policies continue to drive people out of the state.

From Prairie State Wire

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

By Kyla Asbury | 5 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.

Butler, other House Republicans oppose proposed income tax hike

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 1, 2019

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) opposed a graduated income tax hike along with other House Republicans during a press conference on Feb. 27.

House lauds Sangamon schoolchildren for donation to state

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 30, 2018

The House of Representatives congratulated schoolchildren from Sangamon County for raising more than $18,000 to buy an artifact involving President Abraham Lincoln and donate it to the state of Illinois.

House committee questions financial troubles of Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, foundation

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 19, 2018

The House Tourism, Hospitality & Craft Industries Committee held a hearing Nov. 13 to discuss the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum's financial troubles.

Vice President Pence rallies for Davis re-election

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 16, 2018

When the United States Vice President makes a special point to campaign for your re-election, you can be certain voters will sit up and listen.

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.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.