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State Rep. Amy Elik
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This is my third monthly update to the citizens of District 111, as your State Representative.
Just like February, March was packed full of Zooms, calls and meetings, but only one in-person session day in Springfield. Finally, starting on April 13, we are now back to Springfield in-person every week until the last day of May.
Virtual committee hearings increased in number and time spent on each one as the month of March went on, as the committees had to meet the deadline to get bills moved to the House floor. Although we are back in Springfield each week now, the committee meetings are still virtual, so before and after the scheduled session times on the House floor, we do the virtual committee hearings from our offices.
With six weeks left in the spring legislative session, Republicans have several priorities they want addressed but think Democrats are ignoring key areas like ethics reform and financial problems. Here we are with 45 days until session adjournment and a Democrat-controlled legislature has failed to put forth any meaningful or substantive legislation dealing with fighting corruption, providing tax relief, and unfortunately no plan put forth to adopt a balanced budget, said state Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton.
When former Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, D-Chicago, retired in February after vacating the speaker’s office after over three decades running the General Assembly, Republicans were excited about the possibility of a “new day in Illinois.” They had hoped Democrats would push for reforms like ethics, pensions, and property taxes. As the legislature heads into the home stretch, Republicans say this year’s session is no different than previous sessions.
Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) supports a plan that asks Illinoisans to reimagine their state government void of political corruption.
Launched by the Illinois House Republican Caucus, the Reimagine Illinois platform says it will increase economic growth and encourage investment in Illinois.
The philosophy claims the misuse of funds and misallocation of resources has resulted in rising property and income taxes, as well as less money for vital services including ones affecting veterans and the education system.
“The House Republican Platform is simple: Practice responsible fiscal leadership, grow jobs and opportunities for all, ensure public safety, and end the culture of corruption which will make achieving the first three pillars much easier,”
By Benjamin Cox on April 5, 2021 at 9:54am
West Central Illinois Republicans revealed and explained the new Reimagine Illinois platform Friday morning. 94
th District Representative Randy Frese of Quincy and 100
th District Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville outlined key points of the platform revealed by the party back on March 17
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The platform has four major pillars with corresponding bills that Illinois Republicans hope to push in the upcoming session of the Illinois General Assembly. Davidsmeyer says that the plan boils down to ending political corruption, balancing the state budget, growing job opportunities, and maintaining public safety.
Davidsmeyer says one of his key focuses in the next session is to either fix and give resources to the current Firearm Owners Identification Card and Conceal Carry license systems ran by the Illinois State Police, or get rid of the systems all together. He says he deals with FOID Card problems from his
WBGZ Radio 4/4/2021 |
By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network
A measure Democrats say will “dramatically alter” the state’s health care system is poised for Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk.
Democrats say it needed for residents. Republicans say the bill could increase the state’s health care costs by up to $12 billion
House Bill 158 cleared the Illinois Senate last week after previously passing the House earlier in the month.
State Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, said the measure will make Illinois a trailblazer.
“Community health worker certification, maternal and infant mortality, mental and substance abuse treatment, hospital reform and medical implicit bias, addressing these areas will dramatically alter the structure of our healthcare system for the better,” Hunter said.