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Sunday, November 17, 2019

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Rep. McCombie questions Democratic leaders' reluctance to fast-track ethics reform amid corruption scandals

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) marvels at the fact that some Illinois legislators are not more aggressively pushing a package of reform bills designed to root out political corruption in Springfield.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 15, 2019

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Republican Reyes running for Rock Island County State's Attorney

Republican candidate for Rock Island County State's Attorney Eric Reyes wants to bring more of the human touch back to the world of law enforcement.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Nov 8, 2019

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GOP Lawmakers urge passage of ethics resolution

By Rock Island Today Reports | 9 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) held a press conference last week to address corruption in the state legislature and how to combat it.

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Rock Island GOP chair stands up for Second Amendment rights

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 19, 2019

For Rock Island County Republican Chairman Drue Mielke, the fight to preserve Second Amendment gun rights is a matter of principle.

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GOP demonstrators hold anti-impeachment rally outside Rep. Bustos’ Rock Island office

By Rock Island Today Reports | Oct 18, 2019

Republican National Committee (RNC) Regional Communications Director Mandi Merritt has a simple explanation for Democrats' dogged pursuit of an impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Rock Island Today Reports | 1 month ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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Rock Island County pushes for protection of Second Amendment rights

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 27, 2019

Rock Island County activist Eliza Siep is all in favor of legislation that she believes will make Illinois communities safer by protecting Second Amendment rights.

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Public safety pension fund in Moline under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Moline is only 35 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

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Public safety pension fund in Rock Island under 50 percent funded, study shows

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 10, 2019

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Rock Island is only 35 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

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Kathleen Bailey set to run for State's Attorney in Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 30, 2019

Long before she began to plot her run and espouse her vision for the Rock Island County state’s attorney office, Kathleen Bailey was of the mind that the people of the city easily knew what kind of government she represents.

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Halpin refuses to disavow Sandoval’s role in mock Trump assassination pics

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 29, 2019

Rep. Michael Halpin (D-72) refused to join the call for state Sen. Martin Sandoval to step down over photos taken at a recent fundraiser for the Chicago Democrat showed guests pointing a gun at President Trump.

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Rock Island County Central Republican Committee meeting start time pushed back 30 minutes

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 19, 2019

The next Rock Island County Central Republican Committee meeting, Aug, 22 at Rock Island County Republican headquarters, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

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Rep. Swanson’s latest Lyme disease bill becomes law

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 16, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is more than willing to share all the credit he’s getting for his fight against Lyme disease with Illinois Lyme Association director Jennifer Russell.

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First-responder protections bolstered by GOP-sponsored legislation

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 9, 2019

Bills co-sponsored by state Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) aimed at boosting protection for first responders on the roadways became state laws Aug. 9.

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Bustos' opponent suggests Dems focus more on perception of party than on their constituents

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2019

Bill Fawell, who ran against Cheri Bustos in the 2018 Congressional campaign, said her office has been out of touch with constituent issues and too focused on the ideals of the party.

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Rock Island County GOP Chairman Mielke suggests Democratic Party's sensitivities more to blame than Bustos

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 1, 2019

Rock Island County Republican Party Chairman Drue Mielke views the recent Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) shakeup amid inquiries into the number of minorities on Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' (D-Rock Island) senior staff more as an indictment of party ideologies than of Bustos' character.

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Roll Call: Halpin votes in favor of constitutional amendment on progressive tax

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 25, 2019

State Rep. Michael Halpin (D-72) on May 27 voted in favor of allowing voters to decide if Illinois should adopt a graduated income tax.

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Rep. Tony McCombie selected to join Edgar Fellows

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 20, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is one of 41 emerging leaders from across the state selected to be a 2019 Class of Edgar Fellow.

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Former Illinois Rep. Schilling to run in Iowa

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 18, 2019

Former U.S. Rep. Bobby Schilling (R-Colona), who left Illinois with his family nearly three years ago in part to escape the rising taxes, is now running for office in the Iowa's 2nd Congressional District.

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PC and candidate training location announced

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jul 17, 2019

The Rock Island County Republican Central Committee will hold its Precinct Committeeman/County Chairs and Candidates training session for the 2020 elections on July 27 at the Rock Island County GOP Headquarters at 500 16th St. in Rock Island.