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Bryant isn't surprised with Pritzker's continuation of keeping Illinoisans 'under his thumb'

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 15, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) isn't surprised by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend his emergency powers over state residents for another 30 days.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

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Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

From SW Illinois News

Sen. Schimpf disappointed that Pritzker's State of the State address only told 'half the story'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Murphysboro) was disappointed that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker did not discuss the most important challenges the state faces during his State of the State address last Wednesday.

From SE Illinois News

Free market, taxpayers 'under attack in Illinois,' Rep. Severin argues in opposition of 'fair tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) opposed the graduated income tax amendment during the House session on Monday, calling for fiscal reform rather than driving more residents and businesses out of Illinois.

From SW Illinois News

Bryant says graduated income tax plan is 'job-killing, tax-hiking, progressive income tax'

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

House Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) rose in opposition to the graduated income tax plan during Monday's session.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

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Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.