ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is encouraging area residents to nominate local volunteers for recognition through a statewide program that highlights the importance of community service.“The women and men of the Quad-Cities area who spend...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – Aiming to stimulate redevelopment of historic buildings in the Quad Cities area, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, supported a plan last week to create a statewide historic tax credit program that will offset construction costs and enable...
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is urging his colleagues to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a measure that would better assist family members trying to track down a loved ones’ life insurance benefits or who may not even be aware that...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, released the following statement Thursday: “When the Legislature approved a bipartisan, balanced budget plan, I had hoped it would finally get Governor Rauner back to the negotiating table, so we could reach a...
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...