State News

Shimkus Backs Pro-Gun Measures

Tuesday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), who holds a lifetime A rating from the National Rifle Association, voted today for several legislative measures to support and defend Americans’ 2nd Amendment rights.“Too often the federal government gets involved in our lives in ways it... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to End Operation Choke Point, Protect Legal Gun and Ammo Sellers

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today voted to end Operation Choke Point, an Obama Administration scheme to coerce banks and other financial institutions into cutting off relationships with legal businesses the administration dislikes.“While a wide range of industries have been affected, law abiding gun... Read More.

Phelps Bill to Reopen Hardin Work Camp Advances in Springfield

Thursday, February 11 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, that would reopen the Hardin County Work Camp that was closed by Governor Bruce Rauner, is one step closer to becoming law after advancing through the Appropriations-Public Safety Committee this week in Springfield. “The governor recently admitted... Read More.

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Rose, Righter sponsor legislation to fund higher education, MAP grants and save taxpayers hundreds of millions

Monday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

Springfield, IL – To ensure critical funding for universities and community colleges, and students who receive Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants, State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) are pushing a comprehensive, affordable proposal that is paid for and will... Read More.

IL Treasurer holding Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

Friday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Commemorative coins, stamps, and jewelry are among the 11,000 items worth over $54,000 to be auctioned online January 25 - 29, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “Our unclaimed property team works hard to return valuables to their rightful owners,” Frerichs said. “If the property... Read More.

Phelps Launches Petition Drive to Oppose Efforts to Tax Retirement Income

Thursday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

In response to proposals from allies of Chicago-area politicians wanting to place a tax on retirement income for seniors, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, has launched a petition drive to garner community support of his efforts to oppose any new tax. “Many seniors live on... Read More.

Continuing Lack of Funding Means Changes for SIC

Thursday, January 21 by Jc Tinsley

The Southeastern Illinois College Board of Trustees met in the Rodney J. Brenner Board Room on Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. to approve revised mission statements, a modest tuition increase, and reduction of personnel.As part of its strategic planning process, the college revised... Read More.

Candidate for Illinois House District 118, Jason Kasiar, calls on Brandon Phelps to put his vote where his mouth is

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

There were at least two separate budget proposals that included essential funding for the Olive Branch relocation project. Those proposals would have helped people affected by the floods in 2011 and would have helped numerous Southern Illinois families and communities in Alexander County recover... Read More.

Righter: Taxpayers, communities will benefit from reforms suggested by state task force

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

Taxpayers and communities will benefit from reforms suggested by a state task force to reduce unfunded mandates on local communities and reduce the number of local governments in Illinois, according to State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).After nearly a year of study and public meetings,... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Block Obama Administration Overreach

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted this week to block two of the Obama Administration’s most controversial water rules.On Tuesday, the House passed H.R. 1644, the STREAM Act. This legislation would require the National Academy of Sciences to... Read More.