A press release from State Rep. David McSweeneyL McSweeney-Backed Bill to Ban Legislator Pay Increases Passes Springfield, IL – Yesterday, legislation Chief Co-Sponsored by State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) to eliminate Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for members of … Continue reading
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A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie sponsors legislation following court ruling on legislator pay Springfield, IL… In response to the recent court ruling authorizing the prioritization of state legislators’ pay over other outstanding obligations, State Senator Dan … Continue reading
A press release from State Representatives Mark Blatnick and Allen Skillicorn: Batinick, Skillicorn file legislation to give Comptroller greater discretion following court ruling on legislator pay SPRINGFIELD – In response to the recent court ruling authorizing the prioritization of state … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Skillicorn satisfied with court ruling against law maker pay “We legislators were assigned to pass a constitutionally balanced budget. It is inappropriate to pay legislators until a balanced budget is passed,” said Rep. … Continue reading
A release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Approves Rep. McSweeney-Backed Measure Preventing a Cost of Living Adjustment Pay Increase for Legislators Next Fiscal Year Cary, IL – Legislators would not be able to receive any pay cost of living … Continue reading
4% salary hikes will go to legislators, the Governor and other statewide elected officials. But not in Illinois. In California. I asked my State Representative, Barb Wheeler, what happened re legislative salaries in Illinois and she replied, “We voted not … Continue reading
State Comptroller Leslie Munger decided to put paychecks for state legislators pretty much at the end of the line. That means State Reps. and State Senators have not been paid for May and June. … Continue reading
That’s what State Comptroller Leslie Munger has decided to do, according to the Chicago Tribune. She reasons that other bills are more important to pay. If Governor Bruce Rauner really wants to catch the attention of Madigan, Cullerton and the … Continue reading
State Rep. Barbara Wheeler tells what she things was important last week in Springfield: While the accomplishments of this unusual summer session have been few, I am happy to see two gleams of light in two measures in particular. HB576, … Continue reading