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Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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Haas: 'We can look forward to a complete reopening of all sectors of the economy'
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) wants unemployed and underemployed Illinoisans to be ready when the economy reopens.
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Barickman: Democratic-drawn maps 'maintain their grip on power'
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Republicans did not act on an independent redistricting commission. But Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington), lead Republican on the Senate Redistricting Committee, before the governor approved the maps, urged for an independent redistricting commission.
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Rezin calls for ‘a more complete picture’ following 76 COVID-19 deaths across three veterans homes
With the Illinois General Assembly holding hearings on the COVID-19-related deaths of 36 residents at the LaSalle Veterans Home last fall, some lawmakers are calling for attention to the larger problems that led to 76 total deaths across multiple facilities.
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Bennett remarks on Illinois population loss: 'People go where the opportunities are'
The 2020 U.S. Census brought unfortunate news for Illinois: the Prairie State experienced a population loss for the first time in 200 years.
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Bennett reflects on session, says he is proud nine of his bills passed the House
Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.
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Bennett frustrated by Democrats: 'Our bills are being ignored, even those with bipartisan support'
Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.
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Haas: Illinois has too many local governments
Illinois has too many local governments, said state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee).
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Haas: Mental health bill 'even more important' because of pandemic
The upper chamber of the General Assembly has passed several pieces of legislation pertaining to mental health and could approve a House bill that places mental telehealth services under the umbrella of insurance coverage.
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Haas presents bill to provide ‘safe, affordable and clean energy’ to Pembroke Township
Pembroke Township residents could gain access to natural gas service if House Bill 3040 — legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) — becomes law.
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Haas: 'Local and small businesses simply cannot take any more'
Responding to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address, state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) said the governor’s plan to “close loopholes” is actually a $900 million tax increase on small businesses.
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Haas: Health care reform bill comes at 'such great cost'
House Bill 158, a healthcare reform bill, looks too costly to state Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee).
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University of Illinois report finds the state corrupt
The University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Political Science has recently released its “Anti-Corruption Report,” declaring Illinois in the top spot of federal public corruption convictions by judicial district from 1976-2019, with a total of 1,770 convictions.
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Illinois House of Representatives holds pilot remote committee hearing
Given the current pandemic, the Illinois House of Representatives has opted to hold its first virtual committee hearings for its 102nd General Assembly.
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Haas: Do not balance budget on backs of middle class
Gov. Pritzker should be prevented from placing a heavier burden on the backs of the middle class with his unbalanced budget, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) commented after hearing the governor’s FY2022 budget plan.
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Haas: New rules are nothing new
State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) said she is disappointed with the House Rules that would be adopted by the Illinois House of Representatives, explaining that they're no different from the rules under former Speaker of the House Mike Madigan.