Illinois State Senator Sally J. Turner
Recent News About Illinois State Senator Sally J. Turner
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Senator Turner criticizes FY25 budget priorities
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) issued a statement following the passage of a budget by Democratic lawmakers that allocates over $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Senator Sally Turner Condemns Passage of Senate Bill 2412
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) expressed her dismay following the passage of Senate Bill 2412, which brings significant changes to Illinois' election process during the ongoing election cycle. Turner, a former County Clerk with over a decade of experience in administering elections, criticized the Majority Party's decision in a strong statement.In her response, Senator Turner stated, "This legislation will limit the people’s ability to choose who they want to be their representative voice when they head to the ballot box this November. Our nation is built on the...
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State Senator Sally Turner Launches 2024 Outstanding Teacher Program
State Senator Sally Turner has announced the launch of the "2024 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th Senate District" program. The initiative aims to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional educators who have made a positive impact on their students and communities."I am excited to launch my '2024 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th Senate District' program and recognize an exceptional teacher who has gone above and beyond for their students," said Senator Turner.The program invites nominations for teachers who demonstrate dedication and excellence in their teaching practices....
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Elected Officials of Lincoln and Logan County Condemn Decision to Close Logan Correctional Center
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason), State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton), Logan County Board Chairman Emily Davenport, and Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch have jointly expressed their condemnation of the decision to close the Logan Correctional Center by the Pritzker Administration.In a statement released, the officials expressed their dismay at the closure, stating, "The decision by the Governor’s Administration to close the Logan Correctional Center without any assurance of its reopening within Logan County is both devastating and infuriating." They pointed out that...
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Senator Sally Turner Joins Senate Republicans’ Budget Negotiation Team
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has been appointed to serve on the Senate Republicans’ Budget Negotiation Team for the discussions on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) expressed his confidence in Senator Turner, stating, “As an experienced local government leader, Sen. Turner brings a valued perspective on the unique needs of local communities to the budget-making process.” He believes she will be instrumental in advocating for initiatives that prioritize Illinois families during the crafting of this year’s...
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Turner Named IAPD’s Outstanding Legislator of the Year
State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has been honored with the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award. The award was presented to Senator Turner during the annual conference of the IAPD.Senator Turner, who previously worked in local government, expressed her gratitude for the recognition. She acknowledged the dedication of park district officials to their communities, saying, "As someone who worked in local government before becoming a state senator, I've seen firsthand just how dedicated park district officials are to...
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Illinois Legislative Session Begins; Senator Turner Introduces Legislation to Protect Agricultural Land and National Security
The Illinois General Assembly has officially begun its regular session for 2024. Lawmakers have been busy meeting with constituents, fellow lawmakers, and drafting legislation. One of the key issues that will be addressed during this session is the ongoing immigration crisis and its associated costs. Governor JB Pritzker has been using executive action to handle the crisis, which has raised concerns about transparency and the allocation of taxpayer dollars.State Senator Sally Turner has called for more transparency from Governor Pritzker regarding the spending on...
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Turner Introduces Legislation to Protect Agricultural Land and National Security
Illinois State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting the state's critical farmland from foreign ownership. The bill, known as Senate Bill 2668, prohibits property ownership within Illinois by noncitizens from nations that have been deemed hostile by the federal government."The agricultural industry is the backbone of our state's economy, and we must take decisive steps to ensure its sustainability," said Sen. Turner. "Those steps begin with my new legislation, which directly addresses legitimate concerns surrounding ownership...
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Senator Turner's Annual Valentines for Seniors Program Relaunched
State Senator Sally Turner is once again bringing joy to local senior citizens through her annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive. The program encourages students, scout groups, churches, and other organizations to create homemade cards that will be delivered to nursing homes and assisted-living facilities in the 44th Senate District.Cards can be mailed or dropped off at Senator Turner's district office in Lincoln until February 5th. For in-person deliveries, a marked mailbox is available in the hallway during normal business hours. In other news, the deadline for...
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Sen. Turner: 'I am outraged by the complete mismanagement of our state’s unemployment insurance program that this audit shows'
A July 26 report on an audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security caught Senator Sally J. Turner’s attention and she reacted to the findings of the audit in a July 26 Facebook post. That audit revealed $5.2 billion in improperly paid benefits, some of which were due to identity theft.
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National Police Week celebrated by Illinois senator: 'Thank you to all of the men and women of our law enforcement for everything you do to help keep us safe'
Sen. Sally Turner thanked police officers across the state and recognized National Police Week in a May 15 Facebook post.