SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hoping to protect seniors on a fixed income, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is supporting a resolution that urges the General Assembly to not pass any measure that would tax retirement income. “Many seniors are living on a fixed income that...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin is sponsoring two pieces of legislation aimed at ensuring American and Illinois made products are given priority consideration for all state purchases. “Buying locally has a profound effect on local economies,” Halpin said....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, spoke Thursday in the House Revenue and Finance Committee about a measure he introduced to freeze property tax rates for individuals who are currently disabled. “Going door-to-door, I have met individuals who...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Aiming to reduce or eliminate the gender pay gap, state Rep. Mike Halpin, advanced out of committee Wednesday a measure that would require state contractors to demonstrate they employ fair pay practices. “This legislation is an opportunity for us...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In hopes of encouraging further development of riverfront land in the Quad Cities, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is introducing legislation that will add the Quad Cities to the current River Edge Redevelopment Zone Program. “The...