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Righter legislation protects property owners’ rights

Wednesday, March 15 by Jc Tinsley

To provide greater protections for private-property owners when utility companies seek to install power lines, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sponsoring legislation to slow the process and give property owners more rights. “While the electric grid does need to be expanded due to... Read More.

Sen. Righter issues statement after Gov. Rauner’s Budget Address

Thursday, February 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Budget Address Feb. 15. “Let’s be clear, there are no easy solutions to Illinois’ dire financial problems,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “I appreciate the fact Gov. Rauner struck... Read More.

Righter receives award for conservative excellence

Thursday, February 9 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) received the Award for Conservative Excellence from The American Conservative Union (ACU) for 2016 for his perfect conservative voting record in the Illinois Senate.“I stand firmly behind the notion of getting government out of the way,” Righter said.... Read More.

Righter: Governor’s State of the State Address an honest look at Illinois and what can be done to fix it

Thursday, January 26 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address Jan. 25.“Illinois needs change—real change,” State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said. “Not change that simply asks taxpayers to pay more, without significant reform to... Read More.

Sen. Righter sworn in for 100th General Assembly

Thursday, January 12 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is sworn into office Jan. 11 in the Senate chambers of the Illinois Capitol. Righter was one of dozens of Senators who were sworn into office as part of the inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly. “It’s humbling to... Read More.

Righter: Abortion legislation unaffordable, attacks innocent life

Wednesday, January 4 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would expand abortion rights in Illinois not only violates federal law and is unaffordable, but is an attack on the sanctity of innocent human life.House Bill 4013, which could be voted on during the lame duck... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter: New laws that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2017

Thursday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter reminds residents about Fairfield office hours

Thursday, October 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter’s office will be available to answer questions, hear concerns, and take down information from 10am to noon.The next dates... Read More.

Righter appointed to lead major budget committee for Senate Republicans

Thursday, September 29 by Jc Tinsley

Beginning in the fall veto session this November, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) will serve as the newly-named Minority Spokesperson for the Appropriations I Committee.In his role as Spokesperson, Righter will be a lead budget spokesman and public voice on budget issues for the... Read More.