A press release from the office of the Governor Bruce Rauner Governor urges laser focus on jobs and returning power to people SPRINGFIELD (Jan. 31, 2018) — Striking themes of its place in history and returning power to its people, … Continue reading
A communication from State Rep. Steve Reick: Representative Steve Reick Reacts to Governor’s State of the State Address Today in Springfield, Governor Bruce Rauner presented his third annual State of the State Address before a joint session of the Illinois … Continue reading
From State Senator Dan McConchie: Sen. McConchie reacts to the State of the State Address FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2017 Contact: Ellie Bretzman (217) 558-4881 Springfield, IL… State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) joined fellow lawmakers in the chambers … Continue reading
From State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Sen. McConnaughay hopeful after State of the State SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) released the following statement following Governor Bruce Rauner’s third annual State of the State address “Illinois is facing significant … Continue reading
From State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff: Excited about progress, but challenges lie ahead Springfield, IL… State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) releases the following statement regarding the State of the State Address: “Political stalemates and ineffective government have plagued our state … Continue reading
From State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Statement by State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) “Illinois needs bold and transformative reforms that focus on lowering property taxes. “People need relief from this burden and one of the key areas to focus on … Continue reading
From Governor Bruce Rauner: 2017 State of the State Address Ladies and Gentlemen: It is an honor to stand with you today to discuss the State of our State. Despite the problems and uncertainties we face, I am deeply optimistic … Continue reading
A Chicago Tribune editorial Thursday noted the following: But while the obstructionists pretend that newcomer [Bruce] Rauner is the problem, Illinoisans are voting with their feet. U.S. Census Bureau numbers show that in the most recent measured–July 2014 to July … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Allen Skillicorn: State of the State: Illinois Is Losing The Race For Good Paying Jobs Allen Skillicorn, Republican Candidate for the 66th Legislative District, comments on Governor Rauner’s second State of the State … Continue reading
A press release from Dan McConchie, a candidate for State Senate to replace Dan Duffy: Dan McConchie Praises Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address; Calls on Democrats to Come to the Table SPRINGFIELD, January 27, 2015 – Dan McConchie, … Continue reading
Reading newspapers and other sources today I realized that a lot may have been left out of what Governor Bruce Rauner said to the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday. Since one of McHenry County Blog’s goals is to provide politicians … Continue reading
A Republican with a sense of humor akin to McHenry County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Bissett’s (think of his 2008 McHenry County Monopoly–if you have not seen this, you should look at it) sent me five 2015 State of the … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Steve Andersson: Andersson Responds to Rauner’s State of the State Address SPRINGFIELD…..In response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s State of the State Address on Wednesday, State Representative Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) has issued the following statement: … Continue reading
From State Rep. David McSweeney: “Illinois is heading in the wrong direction and the state is insolvent. “With 8.7% unemployment and $6.4 billion of unpaid bills, it’s clear that we need fundamental change. “We need to lower tax rates across … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff reacts to Governor’s State of the State address SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) said Governor Quinn’s annual State of the State address to lawmakers on January 29 followed … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay Reacts to State of the State SPRINGFIELD- On Wednesday, January 29, Illinois legislators including State Senator Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) got a preview of Governor Quinn’s agenda for the spring legislative … Continue reading
