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Nagel on tax burden of SAFE-T Act: 'The SAFE-T Act is one of the worst pieces of legislation that Springfield democrats have ever created'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 13, 2022

The SAFE-T Act, set to go into effect on January 1st of next year, has been subject to criticism from state’s attorneys to candidate campaigns.

Nagel weighs in on failures of Illinois school systems: 'the Democrat supermajority in Springfield has worked on behalf of overpaid school administrators'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 7, 2022

This week, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board detailed a report from Wirepoints regarding Illinois schools that it described as "shocking."

Nagel: 'This dangerous law [SAFE-T Act] will make law enforcement officers pencil-pushing bureaucrats'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 6, 2022

The SAFE-T Act, set to go into effect on January 1st of next year, has been subject to criticism from state’s attorneys to candidate campaigns.

Bennett expresses thanks for Dresden Nuclear Power Plant tour and 'discussion about current and future energy needs for Illinois'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Watseka) recently shared information and pictures from his visit to the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant in Morris.

Barickman: AgriSafe hosts free webinars to 'advance farm safety practices' during Illinois' National Farm Safety & Health Week

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 23, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Jason Barickman recently encouraged his constituents to sign up for webinars to discuss farm safety practices during National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Nagel: 'Democrats in Springfield are offering temporary election year gimmicks that attempt to trick voters instead of truly help them'

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 22, 2022

With high inflation rates affecting consumers nationwide, state level politicians and candidates in Illinois are speaking up. Many of the Republican candidates slated for the November election believe that Springfield should be looking to provide long-term relief to consumers, rather than stints of alleviation during times of economic hardship. In the last four months, elected officials in Illinois have made strides to keep money in the pockets of consumers through a series of tax freezes and suspensions. To many Republican candidates, these are election year gimmicks and if the current representation is re-elected, the status quo of poor credit ratings caused by budgeting issues will continue.

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Candidate for State Representative Walls is running 'for children in the public school system'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 5, 2022

Kankakee Times recently had an opportunity to interview Frederick L. Walls who is running for State Representative in the 34th District.

Nagel: 'I believe the people of Illinois know what’s best for their family and not the Government'

By Andy Nghiem | Aug 5, 2022

Philip Nagel, now the Republican candidate for State Senate District 40, is running to be a representative of the people.

'Great conversation at breakfast with Joda Crabtree at K&H!' Bennett shares activities outside of the state house

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 4, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Watseka) recently shared some of his activities outside the statehouse, including chats with his constituents.

'Scammers are trying to take advantage of families': Haas offers advice during nationwide baby formula shortage

By Andy Nghiem | May 29, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) recently offered some advice to her constituents to avoid scams during the current baby formula shortage.

Bennett: 'Records show Illinois Department of Employment Security lost $1.2 million in taxpayer money to fraudsters'

By Andy Nghiem | May 29, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Thomas Bennett is condemning the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for losing more than a million in tax funds to fraudsters.

'We are being ignored by our own state government': Bennett reacts to Pontiac Correctional controversies

By Andy Nghiem | May 17, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Watseka) attended a recent General Assembly town hall meeting in Pontiac Township's high school auditorium to discuss issues regarding the local correctional center.

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Sen. Barickman: Late Rep. Tim Johnson 'set the standard for constituent service'

By Andy Nghiem | May 15, 2022

Former Illinois congressman Tim Johnson, who died at his home in Urbana on May 9, is being remembered by friends and colleagues as a dedicated public servant for more than 50 years.

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'I am very hurt, saddened and angered': Vela calls on Pritzker and DCFS to prioritize children in contempt cases

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 28, 2022

Candidate for U.S. Senate representing the 40th District in Illinois Krystyna Vela is again calling for Gov. JB Pritzker to protect children, families and caseworkers within the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as its director Marc Smith again fails to comply with court orders to place children in safe settings inline with the agency's recommendations.

Sims files bill to strengthen missing persons investigations

By Andy Nghiem | Feb 22, 2022

Illinois State Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago) is calling for legislation that would streamline local police investigations to strengthen searches for unsolved missing persons cases.

Barickman weighs in on proposed legislative district maps: 'Voters want choices, they want fair maps'

By Andy Nghiem | Nov 17, 2021

State Rep. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) agrees with the federal court ruling that newly-drawn district maps were unconstitutional.

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'More credit hours and higher grade point averages': More affordable community college housing bill heads to Pritzker's desk

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2021

A bill aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing for Illinois community college students awaits final approval and signature from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Nagel on tax burden of SAFE-T Act: 'The SAFE-T Act is one of the worst pieces of legislation that Springfield democrats have ever created'

Nagel weighs in on failures of Illinois school systems: 'the Democrat supermajority in Springfield has worked on behalf of overpaid school administrators'

Nagel: 'This dangerous law [SAFE-T Act] will make law enforcement officers pencil-pushing bureaucrats'

Bennett expresses thanks for Dresden Nuclear Power Plant tour and 'discussion about current and future energy needs for Illinois'

Barickman: AgriSafe hosts free webinars to 'advance farm safety practices' during Illinois' National Farm Safety & Health Week

Nagel: 'Democrats in Springfield are offering temporary election year gimmicks that attempt to trick voters instead of truly help them'

Candidate for State Representative Walls is running 'for children in the public school system'

Nagel: 'I believe the people of Illinois know what’s best for their family and not the Government'

'Great conversation at breakfast with Joda Crabtree at K&H!' Bennett shares activities outside of the state house

'Scammers are trying to take advantage of families': Haas offers advice during nationwide baby formula shortage

Bennett: 'Records show Illinois Department of Employment Security lost $1.2 million in taxpayer money to fraudsters'

'We are being ignored by our own state government': Bennett reacts to Pontiac Correctional controversies

Sen. Barickman: Late Rep. Tim Johnson 'set the standard for constituent service'

'I am very hurt, saddened and angered': Vela calls on Pritzker and DCFS to prioritize children in contempt cases

Sims files bill to strengthen missing persons investigations

Barickman weighs in on proposed legislative district maps: 'Voters want choices, they want fair maps'

'More credit hours and higher grade point averages': More affordable community college housing bill heads to Pritzker's desk

Kankakee County receives extra vaccines to raise rates that are 'falling behind'

Joyce sponsors 'legislation to bring natural gas pipeline to Pembroke'

Kankakee ECDA, leaders to conduct monthly needs assessment of each of city's wards

Robin Kelly discusses engagement and historical figures amid political criticisms

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