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Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Changes that would be made by Gov. Bruce Rauner through an amendatory veto of Senate Bill 1, an education funding reform bill, would result in nearly twice the amount of new funding for schools in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District. “We need... Read More.

IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

With three-quarters of all professions within the Division of Professional Regulation now able to apply and renew their license via the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s (IDFPR) Online Services Portal, Secretary Bryan A. Schneider... Read More.

Two New Competitions Coming to 2017 Illinois State Fair

Tuesday, July 18 by Jc Tinsley

Two popular televised games shows are making their way to the Illinois State Fair. Do you have what it takes to compete? Online registration is now open for those brave enough to compete at the 2017 Illinois State Fair. This year, the Illinois State Fair... Read More.

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Illinois Producers Have until Aug. 1 to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

Friday, July 14 by Jc Tinsley

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Illinois Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting State Executive Director (SED) Richard L. Graden reminds farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and/or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2017... Read More.

New Tax Rates Take Effect from Passage of SB 9

Thursday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue is providing general information regarding the recent Income Tax increase, and changes to various credits, deductions and additions to income. Taxpayers are encouraged to review the information and web links below to determine how the recent change in tax... Read More.

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Homeowners of Their Options Following Summer Storms

Thursday, July 13 by Jc Tinsley

Following severe summer storms, the Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) wants Illinois families to know the range of options they have when it comes to their homeowners insurance. How can I make sure I have the correct homeowners insurance? Consumers should re-evaluate their risk profile at... Read More.

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ICC Policy Session to Focus on Renewable Energy and Implementing The Future Energy Jobs Act

Tuesday, July 11 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) will hold a policy session called “Illinois’ Power Meter” Wednesday, July 12 to assess the present and future of renewable energy in Illinois in light of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA), which went into effect June 1. Expert panelists... Read More.

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax hike: “Today was another step in Illinois’ never-ending tragic trail of tax hikes. Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent... Read More.

Statement from Rep. David Reis on budget veto override vote Thursday

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Following his decision to support Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of SB 9 on Thursday, Rep. David Reis issued the following statement: "After receiving hundreds of calls, thousands of emails, and personally returning calls for feedback it was clear the vast majority of my constituents wanted me to... Read More.

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Business Owners: Madigan 32% Tax Hike will be Devastating

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined small business owners in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood today to put a face to the families that will be impacted by the Madigan 32 percent permanent tax hike. "Our hardworking families and small business owners are once again paying for the failed... Read More.

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Righter: Governor’s education funding plan brings equity to schools, more new funding for downstate students

IDFPR Online Licensure Transformation Nears Completion

Two New Competitions Coming to 2017 Illinois State Fair

Illinois Producers Have until Aug. 1 to Enroll in Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC)

New Tax Rates Take Effect from Passage of SB 9

Illinois Department of Insurance Reminds Homeowners of Their Options Following Summer Storms

ICC Policy Session to Focus on Renewable Energy and Implementing The Future Energy Jobs Act

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Statement from Rep. David Reis on budget veto override vote Thursday

Business Owners: Madigan 32% Tax Hike will be Devastating

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