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Phelps Holding Carbondale Office Hours in March

Monday, February 29 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear the thoughts and concerns of residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is holding Carbondale Office Hours on Monday, March 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale.“I am here as... 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.

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.

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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.

Phelps Continues Effort to Freeze Property Taxes; Urges Residents to Sign Petition in Support

Thursday, January 14 by Jc Tinsley

HARRISBURG, Ill. – Continuing his effort to provide property tax relief to Southern Illinois families, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is inviting residents to sign his petition urging legislators and the governor to freeze property taxes in Illinois. “Southern Illinois families have already been asked... Read More.

Phelps Calls on President Obama to Approve Disaster Relief for Flooded Areas

Tuesday, January 5 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, released the following statement today calling on President Barack Obama and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare a disaster for fourteen counties in Southern Illinois that are being threatened by rising water levels: “Local county officials and Governor Rauner... Read More.