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Sen. Bailey Statement on Health Committee Hearing

Friday, February 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following the Senate Health Committee’s Feb. 11th subject matter hearing on COVID-19 vaccinations… “While I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on this committee, our first meeting was very disappointing. Our state’s vaccination program is an... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Schedules Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

Thursday, February 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) is working to make sure that residents of the 55th Senate District have regular opportunities to get help with state government issues or questions. His district office staff will be rotating through 10 different locations each month to be more... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee

Wednesday, February 3 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Lifelong farmer State Sen.Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be leading ag-related legislative efforts for Republicans in the Illinois Senate as the ranking GOP-member of the chamber’s Agriculture Committee. “Our family farms and agri-businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” said Sen. Bailey. “As someone who... Read More.

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Sen. Darren Bailey Office Hours and Accessibility

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Darren Bailey says he’ll continue his tradition of being accessible as he begins serving as the new State Senator for the 55th Senate District. Ray Watt reports…

Sen. Righter Urges Governor to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Small Business Owners and Self-Proprietors

Tuesday, April 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mattoon, ILL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on unemployment benefits for small business owners and self-proprietors not typically eligible for unemployment benefits. Under the recently signed federal stimulus law, small business owners and self-proprietors are now eligible for... Read More.

AARP Illinois to Host Legislative Update Luncheon in Harrisburg with State Sen. Fowler, State Rep. Phelps Finnie

Tuesday, July 17 by Jc Tinsley

AARP Illinois will host a legislative update luncheon July 24 in Harrisburg. The event will give Illinoisans concerned about issues facing those 50-plus an opportunity to meet their state elected officials and hear about issues important to them. State Senator Dale Fowler and State... Read More.

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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.

Sen. Righter issues statement on Governor calling for a Special Session

Friday, June 16 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter Rose (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner calling for a Special Session: “This is the right thing to do. It’s the job of the legislature to pass a balanced budget. Constitutionally, the legislature is the only... Read More.

Sen. Dale Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched

Wednesday, May 24 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement in response to budget action taken May 23 at the Statehouse. “The Democrats showed their true intentions that all they care about is increasing taxes. Instead of continuing our on-going good faith negotiations on a bi-partisan,... Read More.

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Illinois Policy to lawmakers: Back Sen. Righter’s pension bill

Wednesday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Before the Illinois General Assembly adjourns for the summer, lawmakers should pass Senate Bill 1012, a bill that gives state workers an escape from Illinois’ flailing pension system. State Sen. Dale Righter, R-Mattoon, is the sponsor of the bill, which would do two things: First,... Read More.

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Sen. Bailey Statement on Health Committee Hearing

Sen. Darren Bailey Schedules Mobile Office Hours for Constituents

Sen. Darren Bailey Selected as Lead Republican on Senate Ag Committee

Sen. Darren Bailey Office Hours and Accessibility

Sen. Righter Urges Governor to Act on Unemployment Benefits for Small Business Owners and Self-Proprietors

AARP Illinois to Host Legislative Update Luncheon in Harrisburg with State Sen. Fowler, State Rep. Phelps Finnie

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

Sen. Righter issues statement on Governor calling for a Special Session

Sen. Dale Righter: Democrats ram through unbalanced budget, leave pile of unpaid bills untouched

Illinois Policy to lawmakers: Back Sen. Righter’s pension bill

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