During the House Floor debate on Friday with only 4 days left in the regular session, Rep. Randy Frese stood up to join House Republicans in calling for a commitment towards a…

SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner today vetoed legislation that falsely promised MAP grant recipients their educational funding. The Governor has long warned that legislation from the General Assembly without a proper…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Randy Frese (R-Paloma) watched Governor Rauner discuss his plans to still bring the balanced budget he promised taxpayers, while prioritizing education in a call for a…

Budget – Comptroller’s Report ·         Comptroller Munger warns of $6.2 billion price for budget gridlock.  In a report to Illinois residents on Tuesday, February 2, the Illinois Comptroller projected that…

Watch the Governor’s State of the State address on January 27, at noon, right from your computer.    

FY16 Budget ·         University of Illinois: declining State credit levying a cost on taxpayers.  Illinois is ranked 50thof 50 in terms of its financial probity and ability to repay its…

This coming Monday, January 18 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Serve Illinois, the state’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, is encouraging Illinoisans to get involved and make a…

On January 1, 237 new laws will take effect in Illinois. Unfortunately, a balanced budget is not among them. Several of the new laws affect children, veterans and the elderly….

Below are some important legislative and statewide updates. Please have a Merry Christmas, and a joyous holiday season! FY16 Budget ·         Legislative leaders meet with Governor Rauner for third time;…