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Treasurer Frerichs Statement on U.S. Senate Vote That Hurts Employers, Workers Saving for Retirement

Thursday, May 4 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate’s vote to pass House Joint Resolution 66. The passage of the resolution weakens protections for employers who choose to offer Illinois’ Secure Choice retirement savings plan to their workers. Frerichs championed... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Judge Gorsuch

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on today’s Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch:"I congratulate Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch will bring the same respect for the... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Syria Missile Strike

Monday, April 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on Thursday's Tomahawk missile strike on Syria’s Shayrat air base:“In 2013 I cautioned President Obama about military intervention in Syria. I also questioned why we are always the ones to respond, and why the international community... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Healthcare Reform

Monday, March 27 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration:“I’ve strongly opposed the Affordable Care Act’s mandates, middle-class tax hikes, and expensive one-size-fits-all health insurance plans since day one. My constituents have judged that law,... Read More.

Statement from Deputy Governor Leslie Munger on Court Ruling to Prioritize Lawmaker Pay

Friday, March 24 by Jc Tinsley

Deputy Governor Leslie Munger released the following statement on lawmaker pay, calling on Comptroller Susana Mendoza to ask for an immediate stay of the judge's ruling pending appeal."Today, we witnessed the ultimate act of self interest - lawmakers putting their very own paychecks ahead... Read More.

Illinois Republican Delegation Statement on Medicaid Allotment

Thursday, March 23 by Jc Tinsley

In response to concerns regarding the way in which Illinois’ per capita allotment of Medicaid funds would be calculated under the American Health Care Act, Republican Members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation released the following statement:“Today our delegation received assurances from the Centers for... Read More.

Governor’s Office Statement on Democrat Opposition to Authorizing Spending Cuts

Thursday, March 16 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration today released the below statement following the Senate Executive Committee voting down legislation to give Governor Rauner the authority to cut spending and balance the budget:“Governor Rauner has said from the beginning that if the legislature is unwilling to fulfill its... Read More.

Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding the Executive Order to Roll Back Waters of the U.S.

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding the Waters of the U.S. rule. “We’re extremely pleased to see President Donald Trump sign today’s executive order which will begin relaxing and undoing some... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Tuesday’s Storms

Thursday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after making calls to local leaders:“My thoughts and prayers are with all those in my district and across our state who were affected by the storms last night. I also want to extend a huge... Read More.

Rauner administration statement on AFSCME’s strike authorization vote

Friday, February 24 by Jc Tinsley

The Rauner Administration released the following statement in response to AFSCME’s strike authorization vote. The following is attributable to General Counsel Dennis Murashko:“The vote to authorize a strike is an attack on our state's hardworking taxpayers and all those who rely on critical services... Read More.