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Righter: 2018 budget must include cuts

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following reaction in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 14.“Today, Governor Rauner outlined a good plan that would set Illinois on the right path to fiscal certainty. Our road-map in 2018 for a balanced budget... Read More.

Righter: Keeping the next generation in Illinois is key

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following reaction in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 31.“A key problem is good families and hardworking and talented people are moving out of Illinois at a record pace and moving to... Read More.

Righter: Road to reclaiming fiscal sanity will be a multi-year process, and ‘Step Two’ is upon us

Friday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

After two years of gridlock, the Illinois General Assembly passed into law a full-year budget last year that raised taxes and cut spending by nearly $3 billion. That includes $800 million less than what Gov. Rauner originally suggested we spend. Despite claims made to... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter: 215 new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1st

Friday, December 15 by Jc Tinsley

Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001):Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on nonviolent offenses, and provides that any bail set should be non-monetary and that... Read More.

Righter legislation saves taxpayer dollars by offering accounting option for municipalities

Wednesday, November 1 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation aimed at helping municipalities save taxpayer dollars by offering a different option for municipalities when they file their annual audit with the Comptroller’s Office is being sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Senate Bill 2258 would allow municipalities to prepare their annual financial audit... Read More.

Righter: It’s a sad day for Illinois, for the voiceless, and Illinois taxpayers

Friday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner announcing on Sept. 28 that he will sign House Bill 40 (HB 40) into law:“I am incredibly disappointed in Gov. Rauner’s decision to sign HB 40 into law.“Last... Read More.

Righter appointed to Community Care Task Force, will address failing Community Care Program

Wednesday, September 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will be part of a team of lawmakers, state agencies that oversee healthcare services, and organizations that advocate for senior citizens, among others, that will study and offer suggestions on how the state can do a more efficient job... 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.

Righter statement on Democrats overriding Governor’s Amendatory Veto of SB 1

Monday, August 14 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Senate Democrats overriding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of Senate Bill 1, education funding reform:“It’s disappointing Senate Democrats chose to bailout Chicago Public Schools, giving that district millions in special deals, which... 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.