Illinois Representative Jim Durkin (r-82nd)
Recent News About Illinois Representative Jim Durkin (r-82nd)
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP chairman: 'fair tax' punishes taxpayers
Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider said a constitutional amendment to establish a graduated income tax system in the state unfairly punishes taxpayers.
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Two GOP press conferences in one day demand end to gerrymandering
House Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) said gerrymandering must end now.
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Durkin tells Dems they need GOP to pass budget in 'overtime'
Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) reminded Democratic lawmakers that they will need Republican support to get a state budget done during the special session that began on Wednesday.
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GOP puts pressure on General Assembly to vote on budget plan
Republican lawmakers are urging an immediate vote on a compromise balanced budget plan to put an end to the gridlock in Springfield, according to a Senate Republicans press release.
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Legislators urged to give Rauner a scissors, just in case
The General Assembly needs to pass a recently introduced bill that would give Gov. Bruce Rauner the power to cut spending on any fiscal year 2018 budget sent to him to ensure a balanced budget, an editor for the non-profit group Illinois Policy argued recently.
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Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis
Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.