- FY12 budget surplus will enable paydown of $300 million in old bills. The General Assembly set a conservative revenue estimate of $33.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12 started
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Illinois House Republicans
Bost, Phelps Set Record Straight on Pension Reform
Springfield… State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) today want to put state and university employees at ease about potential changes to their pension benefits. Both … Click here to view
Rep. Barickman Encourages 2nd Amendment Supporters to Sign Concealed Carry Petition
Rep. Tom Cross’ Kids Fair Set for June 2
May 18, 2012
PLAINFIELD – Over 80 area vendors covering a wide range of educational, health and child care, recreational and community services will participate in State Rep. Tom Cross’ … Click here to view
Barickman Introduces Legislation to Fund Dwight Correctional Center in Fiscal Year 2013
SPRINGFIELD- State Representative Jason Barickman (R-Champaign) has introduced legislation that will fund all operations at the Dwight Correctional Center for Fiscal Year 2013. House Bill 6171 will appropriate $35.8 million … Click here to view
House Republicans Leading the Way
MAY 17, 2012
As the General Assembly begins the final weeks of session before scheduled adjournment on May 31, the “big two” – pension and Medicaid reform – have dominated … Click here to view
Jim’s Column 5/17/12
Unless you live under a rock, you know that Illinois is beyond broke. Oh yes, there could be much finger pointing to say who is at fault. I find myself … Click here to view
Illinois Representatives United in Demanding Senate Action
MAY 17, 2012
Schock-Cross Lead Effort in Demanding Senate Vote to Repeal Budget Busting Illinois Medicaid Mandate
Washington, DC – Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Illinois House Republican Leader Tom … Click here to view
Rep. Unes Announces Electronic Concealed Carry Petition
Pekin, IL…. State Representative Mike Unes (R-East Peoria) announces the addition of an electronic concealed carry petition on his website with hopes of garnering support for legislative action this Spring … Click here to view
