Democrats are once again waiting until the final hours of session to hold hearings on the budget and major legislation. Illinois families deserve transparency, and lawmakers deserve adequate time to read, review, and debate these massive bills before being forced to vote on the final day.
With less than a month until the deadline for a new state budget, Democrats and Republicans differ on how much the state should be spending.
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Illinois Democrats pushed through a transit bailout but chose to spend the money on “transit ambassadors” instead of strengthening real police presence on buses and trains. And thanks to the SAFE-T Act allowing dangerous criminals to roam our streets, riders are less safe. #twill
Governor Pritzker is quick to point fingers, but he should take a hard look in the mirror when it comes to dangerous rhetoric. Political violence has no place in our society, and protecting free speech must remain a top priority. #twill
Last year, Gov. Pritzker called on the National Guard to protect his buddies at the DNC in Chicago, but now he refuses their help to stop crime across the city. 🎭 No more political theater, Governor. Public safety must be the top priority. #twill
Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer is sponsoring legislation (HB 1317) to repeal the Illinois TRUST Act, a misguided law that prohibits law enforcement agencies from working with federal authorities to detain and deport illegal immigrants. https://t.co/2ceuuIeRKc #twill
BREAKING: A federal judge has just ruled Illinois’ assault weapons ban — also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act — unconstitutional. The state has been prohibited from enforcing the ban, but that portion of the decision won’t go into effect for 30 days. Story TK.
The goal of Hamas is literally to hunt and kill all Jews. They just beheaded babies, raped women, and killed innocent non-combatants. How can anyone justify anything other than the destruction of this evil, hateful group of monsters??
Fair and equitable? The new ward map aldemen now are poised to approve is anything but. "Reformers" like @ward32chicago and @AldermanSmith43 oughta be ashamed at helping #MikeMadigan survive https://t.co/eklLEC6ar7
The administration should stop the mixed signals and clearly support safe and responsible development of American natural gas & oil by encouraging investment in domestic energy production.
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Debate on SB2408, a comprehensive energy proposal, in full swing in the Illinois House of Representatives. Springfield's CWLP being brought up by many times by local representatives.
I had a blast laughing and talking with the 2nd graders in Winchester this afternoon! We had a good discussion mostly about my job, but also about my favorite color and whether I would save a skunk that was stuck in a can.
Great kids!
It was my honor to have friends from Jersey County at the Capitol today. Today we passed HR172 honoring Deputy Jones for his actions in apprehending a criminal and coming to the aid of his fellow officers with... https://t.co/ljKJoVOFGx
This week we had high school students from around the district visiting their Capitol with the Electric Co-Ops. I always enjoy having people visit to discuss what’s going on in the State of Illinois.