Dec 1, 2016 | Willis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As legislators close out the Fall veto session and some prepare to leave office, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, is backing a series of resolutions to help ensure that politicians do not approve a last-minute tax hike. “The General Assembly...
Nov 30, 2016 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to proposals to raise taxes during the upcoming lame-duck session in January, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, supported legislation Wednesday to oppose the passage of tax increases during these special sessions. “The decision to...
Nov 21, 2015 | Madigan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Pointing to the need for greater assistance for schools across Illinois, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on Wednesday released a statement on his plan to increase state funding for elementary and high schools: “With the rollback of the temporary...