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Governor urges pension reform, $1 billion tax cut

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today urged the Illinois General Assembly to make comprehensive pension reforms and use the savings to give the people of Illinois a nearly $1 billion tax break. The prompt came during the governor’s annual budget address to legislators where he laid... Read More.

Gov. Rauner visits small manufacturers in Fairfield, Ridgway; notes reform goals

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped by two southern Illinois manufacturing facilities today, noting the singular achievements of an oil spill equipment maker in Fairfield and a group of Ridgway artisans crafting baseball bats swung by major-leaguers. “Yours is a great story,” Rauner said before his tour... Read More.

Shimkus on Tax Reform: “Today is a big day”

Friday, November 3 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) praised the introduction of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which will bring much needed reforms to the tax code for the first time in more than 30 years. “Today is a big... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner enacts civil asset forfeiture reform

Wednesday, September 20 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed HB303, bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming Illinois’ asset forfeiture system. The reforms will increase transparency and shift burdens of proof to protect innocent citizens while maintaining the proper use of asset forfeiture as a tool for law enforcement. Gov.... Read More.

Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill

Friday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

Flanked by school children and legislative leaders, Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed historic school funding legislation that puts children first and makes lasting changes that will help generations of children to come. “The passing of this historic legislation was no easy feat, but it’s a... Read More.

Righter: Education funding reform legislation a ‘win for all students’

Wednesday, August 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Senate passing education funding reform legislation (SB 1947) Aug. 29. Righter voted in favor of the legislation. “Today’s action in the Senate is a win for all students across the... Read More.

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Statement from Speaker Madigan on education funding reform bill passage

Tuesday, August 29 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Monday: “Today we saw compromise. Instead of pitting children and communities against each other, Democrats and Republicans came to an agreement on much of what’s in this bill. And even where we don’t fully agree, we’re... Read More.

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

Tuesday, August 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner released the following statement regarding education funding reform negotiations: “Today, we are calling on the four legislative leaders to meet as quickly as possible on school funding reform. “We are hopeful that Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton share our sense of urgency to... Read More.

Righter statement on Gov. Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of education funding reform

Wednesday, August 2 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner issuing an Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1, education funding reform: “The changes Gov. Rauner made to Senate Bill 1 reflect what equitable funding truly means. Senate Bill 1, as... Read More.

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Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

Monday, June 26 by Jc Tinsley

An analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found schools across the state, especially in State Sen. Dale Righter’s (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District, fare better under new education funding reform legislation (Senate Bill 1124 – Amendment 3) compared to education funding reform... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: reform

Governor urges pension reform, $1 billion tax cut

Gov. Rauner visits small manufacturers in Fairfield, Ridgway; notes reform goals

Shimkus on Tax Reform: “Today is a big day”

Gov. Rauner enacts civil asset forfeiture reform

Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill

Righter: Education funding reform legislation a ‘win for all students’

Statement from Speaker Madigan on education funding reform bill passage

Gov. Rauner calls for legislative leaders to come together on education funding reform

Righter statement on Gov. Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of education funding reform

Righter: New education funding reform provides boost for downstate schools, doesn’t bailout Chicago

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