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Stoller on Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone: 'All of their years of hard work and investment faced the serious threat of being undone'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | May 18, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) recently filed legislation that seeks to protect long-term plans and investments in the Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone from being uprooted by any potential wind farm developments.

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State Rep. Weaver: 'Illinois government is notorious for wasteful spending, and now they're trying to push their habits onto home builders and buyers'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | May 16, 2023

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver (R) decried the state government's attempts to make homebuilders add electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to future homes.

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Anderson pushing bill that would provide a $500 tax credit for volunteer firefighters

By Galesburg Reporter Report | May 11, 2023

In a May 8 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) discussed a bill that would give a tax credit to volunteer firefighters.

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Sen. Anderson: 'Today’s verdict shows that nobody is above the law'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | May 5, 2023

Sen. Neil Anderson issued a statement on his Facebook page on May 2 regarding the verdict in the ComEd trial.

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Hammond: ‘Undocumented immigrants are ineligible for any federal Medicaid match’

By Galesburg Reporter Report | May 2, 2023

Illinois’ free Medicaid program for undocumented immigrants is costing the state nearly $1 billion per year and Republican leaders in the General Assembly are calling for a “pause” to the program until it can be audited.

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Anderson: 'My thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the recent storms across the 47th District'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Apr 11, 2023

State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) offered his support to his constituents impacted by severe weather in a Facebook post published Wednesday.

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Weaver: 'Springfield is home to plenty of historic sites, activities, and, of course, the Illinois State Capitol'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Apr 3, 2023

Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Pekin) is encouraging his constituents to visit Springfield.

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Anderson to farmers: 'Thank you for your commitment and sacrifices to be good stewards of our land'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Mar 25, 2023

In a March 21 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) marked National Ag Day.

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Illinois' Weaver: 'Applications for the DCFS 2023 Scholarship Program are open now for current and former youth in care'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Mar 23, 2023

In a March 7 Facebook post, state Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) shared information on a scholarship program for current or former youths in Illinois Department of Children and Family Services care.

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Anderson: 'People in Illinois are already taxed enough, and we should not punish them for working extra'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Mar 10, 2023

In a March 3 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) discussed a new bill to reduce taxes for those who work overtime.

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Weaver: ‘Happy #NationalFFAWeek to all Illinois and nationwide FFA students and chapters’

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 27, 2023

Rep. Travis Weaver recently took to social media to celebrate The Future Farmers of America.

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Anderson: 'With the budget proposed by the Governor today ... he's setting Illinoisans up for a massive tax hike'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 21, 2023

In a Feb. 15 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson reacted to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address.

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Weaver: 'Until we tighten the belt and get our spending in line we're never going to be able to bring down our taxes'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 20, 2023

In a Feb. 15 Facebook post, Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Pekin) posted a video that contained mostly criticism for Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State Address.

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Illinois' Anderson on 2023 Illinois Pork Family of the Year: 'The DeDecker family never gave up on their mission to help feed the world'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 18, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, state Sen Neil Anderson (R-Moline) honored the 2023 Illinois Pork Family of the Year, Mark and Karen DeDecker of Cambridge.

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Galesburg resident to Ameren: ‘You all should be ashamed’

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 17, 2023

Illinoisans are getting fed up with seemingly endless utility rate hikes.

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Tracy: 'It’s an honor for IAPD to recognize my support of these very important local government systems'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 16, 2023

The Illinois Association of Park District (IAPD) presented State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) with its Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award due to her commitment to promoting park and recreation-related causes and legislation, according to a press release published by Tracy on Feb. 1.

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Hammond: 'I will work tirelessly to ensure that the budget benefits all the citizens of Illinois'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 4, 2023

According to a press release from House Republicans, Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) recently named Deputy Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) as chief budgeteer and Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) as deputy budgeteer for the caucus' budget team.

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Tracy: 'The Illinois Department on Aging could use your help'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Feb 4, 2023

In a Jan. 30 Facebook post, Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) shared a request for individuals to apply for the Illinois Department on Aging's Senior Housing Residents’ Advisory Council.

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Tracy: 'Once again, Democrat legislative leaders are assuming they know what’s best for Illinoisans'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jan 31, 2023

In a Jan 27 news release, Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) opposed a Democratic senator's plan for a progressive income tax.

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Stoller: 'This bill will completely destroy local control when it comes to zoning for wind and solar farms'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jan 30, 2023

In a Jan. 27 Facebook post, Sen. Win Stoller shared a plea to Gov. J.B. Pritzker regarding House Bill 4412 and its statewide siting standard for commercial wind energy and solar energy facilities.