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Gov. Rauner statement on FY19 budget

Friday, June 1 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner offered the following comment on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget:“We started this year’s budget process with the common-sense goals of a full-year balanced budget and no new taxes. With this budget, we can come as close as any... Read More.

IFB Statement on House Defeat of 2018 Farm Bill

Monday, May 21 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the House defeat of the 2018 Farm Bill.“We’re extremely disappointed today to see the House vote down the 2018 Farm Bill. At a time when net farm income is... Read More.

Statement from Gov. Rauner on Rend Lake water disruption

Friday, May 18 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner is keeping a close watch on the communities impacted by the Rend Lake Water Conservancy Water Disruption. He has been briefed on the situation several times today and issues the following statement:“The Rend Lake Water Conservancy District, which supplies water to... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan on budget

Thursday, April 12 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Thursday, following a meeting between legislative leaders and the governor:“Today I advised the governor and the other leaders that we are already at work on the Fiscal Year 2019 budget with our colleagues across the... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Wednesday, February 7 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Tuesday:“After six months of negotiation with the Rauner Administration, House Democrats are preparing to advance a framework for an update of the Illinois hospital assessment program, which must receive federal approval before June 30, 2018.... Read More.

Statement from Speaker Madigan after State of the State address

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement Wednesday:“As he has done throughout his administration, Governor Rauner chooses to blame others for the challenges facing our state on his watch instead of being the leader he was elected to be. If the governor... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on the State of the Union

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after President Trump’s first State of the Union Address:“In spite of the crazy environment and partisan bickering, President Trump and the Republican Congress are actually getting things done in Washington. Government is shrinking,... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on End of Government Shutdown

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after voting for a three-week continuing resolution:“No one wins in a shutdown. Thankfully this one is over. The bill I voted for today was exactly the same as the one I voted for last week... Read More.

STATEMENT FROM THE ILLINOIS FARM BUREAU REGARDING GOV. BRUCE RAUNER’S HARVEST EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Monday, November 6 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Harvest Emergency declaration. “Illinois Farm Bureau thanks Governor Rauner for making this declaration. “The 2017 harvest is taking longer than usual. Erratic weather is a contributing factor. Further, for... Read More.

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Gov. Rauner Statement on Senate vote on SB 1905

Thursday, October 26 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following the Senate vote on SB 1905:“Today’s vote could create a damaging loss for the economic competitiveness of Illinois.Senate Bill 1905 would hurt all the people of our state through lost job opportunities, slower economic growth, a... Read More.