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Cabello says citizens don't want more taxes

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) said Illinoisans are begging for the government to not raise taxes.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer says graduated income tax is bad for Illinois

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) called for a no vote on the graduated income tax amendment during Monday's session.

Chesney: 'We're now using taxpayers as an ATM machine'

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) said the graduated income tax proposal would hurt the people of Illinois.

Constituents tiring of tax talk, Sosnowski claims

By Kyla Asbury | May 30, 2019

House Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) stressed during the House session Monday that his constituents want to see other measures addressed before listening to any more talk of taxes.

From Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Demmer voices concern over board removals

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

House Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) voiced his frustration with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to revoke two state board appointments he'd previously made after the individuals disagreed with him.

From Illinois Valley Times

Despite Demmer's opposition, bill to give governor power to overrule health board moves forward

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) spoke out against a bill that gives the governor the power to reverse decisions made by the Health Facilities and Services Review Board.

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.

Rockford pensions exceeding revenue, National Resource Network report says

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 16, 2018

A report provided to the city of Rockford by National Resource Network shows that the city is nearing bankruptcy due to salary and pension expenses exceeding revenue.

House committee hears testimony on first responder mental health

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 23, 2018

The House Police and First Responders Committee heard testimony by several panels on Oct. 10 regarding the mental health of first responders in Illinois after several first responders have committed suicide this year.

Rockford suspect charged with vandalizing Winnebago County GOP headquarters

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 4, 2018

Charges have been brought against a Rockford man suspected of vandalizing the building that houses the Winnebago County Republican Party's headquarters.

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.