From State Rep. David McSweeney’s Twitter feed: Failed Governor Bruce Rauner, the Worst Republican Governor in America, thinks that he’s going a great job. “Asked in a recent interview if, in hindsight, he would do anything differently in his first … Continue reading
When Stae Rep. David McSweeney heard Governor Bruce Rauner say that he favored House Speaker Mike Madigan’s idea to shift the cost of teacher pensions from state government to local school Districts he introduced a resolution in opposition. Resolutions don’t … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney took up the fight to prevent the enactment of the shift of burden for teacher pensions from state taxpayers to local real estate tax payers. He has introduced House Resolution 27, which “States the opinion of … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Investigating Use of Taxpayer Funds Illinois Policy Institute and the Northwest Herald have reported FOIA requests by McHenry County State’s Attorney seeking financial records from 2013-2017. This comes on the heels of HB4244 introduced by Rep. … Continue reading
A press release from the General Assembly: Rep. McSweeney Again Pushes for Legislation to Prevent a Pay Raise for Illinois Legislators Cary, IL – State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has again introduced legislation to prevent legislators from receiving a … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney has seen enough. Reading about what is happening in Algonquin Township, he has decided to introduce a bill that would allow voters to abolish township governments. The legislation would require a petition to trigger a referendum … Continue reading
Word somes that State Rep. David McSweeney is holding a $50 fundraiser this Saturday, October 21st, in Barrington’s McGonigel’s Pub. … Continue reading
The four folks representing parts of McHenry County have just filed their third quarter campaign finance reports. Here are the bottom lines as of September 30th: David McSweeney – $26,435.41 Steve Reick – $5,067.46 Allen Skillicorn – $1,525 Barb Wheeler … Continue reading
This is State Rep. David McSweeney’s reaction to Governor Bruce Rauner’s having signed the bill that forces taxpayers to pay for abortions: “Bruce Rauner is a failed Governor who lied to the people of Illinois. “On April 14th, he announced that … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney has urged McHenry County Sheriff to ask advice from the United States Attorney Jeff sessions with regard to how to react to Governor Bruce Rauner’s signing into law a bill entitled, “The Trust Act.” Sessions opposed … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: McSweeney Pension Abuse Bill Now Law Springfield, IL – Legislation State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) sponsored as a response to the Fox Lake scandal involving Lt. Charles Gliniewicz was signed into … Continue reading
The Nunda Township Republican Central Committee met Tuesday night. Candidates for next year’s GOP Primary Election made pitches, as did representatives for other officials up for re-election. When I arrived, State Rep. candidate Tom Weber has already spoken. He is … Continue reading
Responding to a question as to why he voted against the State Aid to Education bill today, State Rep. David McSweeney said it promise of $7.5 billion more over the next ten years to meet the new adequacy standards sets … Continue reading
Starting behind the Algonquin Public Works Building, Governor Bruce Rauner thanked volunteers filling sandbags, announced that Cook County was being added to the list of counties declared disaster areas and, then, moved to the street next to the Fox River. … Continue reading
First, this is what State Rep. Allen Skillicorn has to say: Skillicorn Says ‘Junk Budget’ Fails Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Following votes to override Gov. Rauner’s vetoes of a tax hike and unsustainable budget, State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) called … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney filed House Bill 4078 today. It would repeal the income and other tax hikes that were passed mainly by Democrats yesterday. McSweeney’s speech against passage of yesterday’s bill is below: … Continue reading
From State Rep. David McSweeney: From State Rep. David McSweeney: The Illinois House might vote tomorrow (Saturday) on the Madigan/Republican Leadership tax hike that would raise the individual income tax rate by 32%. I’m a HELL NO on the tax … Continue reading
As I take a look at the moves and counter moves involved in the fight over who has the right to appoint the $6,000 a year Lake in the Hills Sanitary District Trustees, I’m taken back to my favorite course … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Approves Rep. McSweeney Measure Directing Auditor General to Investigate Controversial Lease Agreement Springfield, IL – In the wake of a controversial lease deal making headlines, the Illinois House approved a measure … Continue reading
From State Rep. David McSweeney: I was shocked to see Senator Bill Brady’s recently filed SB 2216 [see more examples than listed below], which is described as “FY 18 Member Initiatives.” Special earmarks lead to wasteful spending and potentially corruption. I … Continue reading
