Illinois State House Representatives
Recent News About Illinois State House Representatives
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McCombie calls for transparency from Pritzker: 'This wouldn't be a story if there wasn't an obvious conflict of interest'
As a Better Government Associate (BGA) report found the blind trust set up to manage Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s portfolio had invested in a state contractor, Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is calling for government transparency.
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Swanson on screening bill: 'I would not have known my medical condition if it had not been for the PSA testing'
After his own experience with prostate cancer, state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) is pushing legislation that would require health insurers to include certain cancer screenings without imposing a copay.
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Swanson appointed to transportation panel: 'I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work'
State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Cambridge) was recently appointed to the Illinois House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Committee by Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), and he is eager to get started.
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McCombie: 'It is not appropriate or ethical for the governor to be a known investor'
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is drawing attention to reports that a blind trust for Gov. J.B. Pritzker set up to prevent conflicts of interest has earned millions from an investment in one of the state’s largest medical contractors.
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McCombie: 'Spain has my full endorsement of support'
Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is endorsing the re-election campaign of Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria).
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Swanson discusses creation of veterans accountability unit
Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) recently was heard on the "Have All Voted Who Wish" podcast to discuss the passage of House Bill 359, legislation written to provide better care for veterans in veterans' homes.
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McCombie: Pritzker 'should drop these mandates across the board'
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to end general mask mandates while keeping those for school children in place.
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McCombie: 'Supporting our DCFS workers does not just mean attending their funerals'
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is pushing a bill to help keep Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers safe as they do their jobs.
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McCombie weighs in on order against mask mandates
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) wants to make sure parents are heard in the ongoing school masks debate.
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Halpin encourages participation in Rock Island County CASA program
State Rep. Mike Halpin (D-Rock Island) is encouraging constituents who want to get involved with child welfare advocacy to consider joining a program in the district he represents.
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McCombie: 'We need our law enforcement partners more now than ever'
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) warns law enforcement recruitment is at a crisis point and she places much of the blame at the feet of Democratic lawmakers in Springfield.
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Swanson reminds constituents of hundreds of laws that went into effect Jan 1.
Republican state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Woodhull) is sounding the alarm for residents about changes they can expect to the law in 2022.
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McCombie: 'We must ensure threat assessment plans are not only created, but also followed'
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is fighting to see the School Threat Assessment law upheld in the way she believes it needs to be.
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McCombie announces Savanna Blood Drive, ‘Kick the year off and save a life’
Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Carroll) is promoting the Savanna Community Blood Drive that is taking place Jan 3.
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McCombie urges students to 'See Something, Say Something' using Safe2Help
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is urging students to take a more active role in assuring that they all stay safe.
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McCombie: 'Pushing a social agenda in our schools will not improve' testing scores
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is urging her constituents to attend an Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel meeting in December that will address a proposal for culturally responsive teaching.
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McCombie hosts holiday supply drive for child advocacy centers
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) is lending her support to a supplies-gathering campaign in the region being led by local nonprofit organizations.
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McCombie says FOID overhaul bill 'goes too far'
Veteran state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Sterling) says a bill meant to streamline the Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) process instead creates more bureaucracy for legal gun owners.
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McCombie blames watchdog's resignation on ethics reform that did not 'go far enough'
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) wonders when Springfield will ever really get serious about ethics reform.“Many of you remember an ‘ethics reform bill’ was passed the last day of session,” McCombie posted on Facebook.
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McCombie: FOID card bill 'doesn’t promote safety'
Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) opposes House Bill 562, saying it won't make Illinois safer.