Governments like to keep secrets. It’s an attribute ingrained in the beast. Even outsiders elected to office vowing transparency get pushed in the direction of keeping information from the public. The local governments have gotten together and convinced our state … Continue reading
The bill limiting the Freedom of Information Act passed by the Illinois General Assembly has been vetoed by Governor Pat Quinn. Take a look at how your legislators voted and contact them about not voting for an override of the … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Veto Session Preview – from Senator Karen McConnaughay This week the General Assembly returns to Springfield for a Fall Veto Session regarding just 3 vetoed bills and with no anticipation that the … Continue reading
A missive from State Rep. Mike Tryon: A Message From Rep. Tryon On October 22 legislators will return to Springfield for the 2013 veto session. During that time the House and Senate will take action on bills that received a … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Mike Tryon: This week, legislators are returning to Springfield for the Fall Veto Session. During these two weeks, members of the Illinois House and Senate will reconsider bills that were approved earlier in the year, … Continue reading
An email from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Our second week of veto session has ended, and while typically this would signify the end of the fall veto session, legislators are being called back to Springfield on Tuesday, November 29 to … Continue reading
When Governor Dan Walker was in office, fall sessions were called “veto override sessions.” The next Democratic Party Governor, Rod Blagojevich has similar problems. As this past week shows, the third Democratic Party Governor in a row can’t get along … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Kent Gaffney: Gaffney Veto Preview: Job Creation Top Priority Lake Barrington, IL… State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) will head to Springfield next week to attend his first legislative session serving the people of … Continue reading
In the following email, State Rep. Mike Tryon explains what happened during the veto session this past week: Due to the inadequate amount of road salt provided to McHenry County during last year’s harsh winter, I supported an appropriations bill … Continue reading
In the following email, State Rep. Mike Tryon explains what happened during the veto session this past week: Due to the inadequate amount of road salt provided to McHenry County during last year’s harsh winter, I supported an appropriations bill … Continue reading
