Pension Reform…Nope…Equal Rights Amendment A press release from the Illinois Senate: Caucus endorses ratification of Equal Rights Amendment SPRINGFIELD –The Equal Rights Amendment is the first measure to earn the backing of the Senate Women’s Caucus, members of the bipartisan … Continue reading
Category Archives: Karen McConnaughay
A press release from Sen. McConnaughay’s office: McConnaughay attends first Legislative Public Safety Working Group meeting Springfield, IL… This week, State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) attended the first meeting of the newly formed bi-partisan Legislative Public Safety Working Group. … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois General Assembly: Suburban lawmakers sponsor legislation to combat robo-calls Springfield, IL… Several suburban Republican senators are calling for legislative action on a bill that would put stricter consequences on those who are behind the … Continue reading
County Board Candidate Brings In Guest Speaker Sen. Karen McConnaughay Tonight County Board District 5 candidate Leslie Melendy is holding her fundraiser. The event will be from 5:30-7:00pm at: Niko’s Red Mill Tavern 1040 Lake Ave Woodstock, IL 60098 The … Continue reading
Governor Bruce Rauner outlined his budget today. Governor urges pension reform, $1 billion tax cut FY19 budget to fund top priorities through expense control, cost shifts SPRINGFIELD (Feb. 14, 2018) — Gov. Bruce Rauner today urged the Illinois General Assembly to make … Continue reading
Special Guest Speaker is Sen. Karen McConnaughay February 22nd is the date County Board District 4 candidate Leslie Melendy is holding her fundraiser. The event will be from 5:30-7:00pm at: Niko’s Red Mill Tavern 1040 Lake Ave Woodstock, IL 60098 … Continue reading
State Senate Karen McConnaughay has garnered an opponent from the Democratic Party. Her name is Nancy Zettler. She has long been a District 300 School District activist and last year ran for State Representative against Republican Allen Skillicorn. Zettler lost … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Sen. McConnaughay appointed to Senate Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment Awareness and Prevention SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) is one of five Republican lawmakers appointed to … Continue reading
From former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster, who is running for McHenry County Board in District 6. Who is Behind This Legislative Imitative? OR: Do Our County Board Members Understand the Unintended Consequences? In today’s political climate, one would … Continue reading
“Legislative Ethics Commission” That’s it. And proving that it is an oxymoron is the twelve-month time limit for considering complaints while there has been no Legislative Inspector General to process complaints that go to the Legislative Ethics Commission in a … Continue reading
Just took a look at Senate Bill 2243, legislation introduced by State Senator Karen McConnaughay on October 18th. It does the following: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that with the advice and consent of a majority of the county board, … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner Statement on Senate vote on SB 1905 Chicago (Oct. 24, 2017) – Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following the Senate vote on SB 1905: “Today’s vote could create a … Continue reading
There are three State Senate districts covering parts of McHenry County. Incumbent Pam Althoff has announced her retirement. Two McHenry County Board members have stepped forward in the Republican Primary Election: John Reinert Craig Wilcox. In addition, State Senator Karen … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay: Public encouraged to submit veterans’ stories, pictures to be showcased in a tribute at the Illinois Statehouse Springfield, IL – Stressing the importance of honoring the legacy and sacrifice of United … Continue reading
A message from State Senator Karen McConnaughay to her supporter and friends: I believe that public service is an admirable and an essential foundation of our democracy. Since being elected to Illinois State Senate in 2012, our community, our state … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay:: Sen. McConnaughay: School-funding plan does not address local needs SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) says she could not support school funding reform legislation approved by the Senate Aug. 29, … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Sen. Althoff honored for 100% pro-environment voting record Springfield, IL… State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) has been honored with a perfect voting record by the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), which released its … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Sen. McConnaughay response to the Senate’s vote on Senate Bill 1 SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Illinois Senate’s August 13 vote to advance Senate Bill 1 to the House of Representatives, … Continue reading
From State Senator Karen McConnaughay: I think everyone would agree, all Illinois schools need fiscal stability and certainty. That’s why it is critical for my colleagues to either accept the Governor’s recent changes to a pending school funding reform measure … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Sen. McConnaughay Statement on Governor Rauner’s Amendatory Veto on School Funding Legislation SPRINGFIELD – Saying all Illinois schools need fiscal stability and certainty, State Senator Karen McConnaughay urged her Senate colleagues to … Continue reading