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Harris votes ‘yes’ in House ERA vote
Illinois State Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) voted in support of the so-called “Equal Rights Amendment,” helping to pass the measure 72-45.
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Kessem says she feels a connection with Jefferson Park residents
Ammie Kessem feels she is the embodiment of the people of her Jefferson Park neighborhood.
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From Prairie State Wire
16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois
Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.
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From Prairie State Wire
After heated debate and vote, D’Amico postpones drone bill for consideration
A heated debate over drones May 25 had the full attention of the House, with almost a dozen Republican lawmakers arguing the proposal.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Special Olympics gold medal winner visits House
Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) pointed out a special constituent in the balcony above her at the May 21 House floor debate.
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From Chicago City Wire
GOP lawmakers urge against extending Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority term limits
Extending term limits for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority board is a bad idea, according to three Republican lawmakers.
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Harris praises Illinois for EPA site reuse awards
Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said what is right about Illinois this week is the use of reclaimed land.
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Illinois 'on a slippery slope toward a very bad situation,' Baumer warns
The reforms needed to pull Illinois out of its financial mess are going to be painful, the Republican candidate for the 44th House District seat said during a recent interview.
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Harris highlights Illinois school districts ranked by National Council for Home Safety and Security
If House members were wondering whether Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) had something good to say this week, they would not be remiss.
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From Chicago City Wire
Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say
A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.
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Harris highlights state's No. 1 spot in construction of LEED-certified buildings
This week, Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) noted environmental-related news as a positive Illinois attribute.
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Harris highlights Chicago's top ranking in foreign direct investment strategy
Never a man more true to his word, Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) used his point of personal privilege during the May 10 House floor debate to point out one more positive thing about the Prairie State among the pending doom and gloom.
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House bill to create female-based council raises questions from GOP lawmakers
A bill to form a female-based council to provide research support and public policy on issues affecting females had three GOP lawmakers questioning how such an assembly deals with abortion law and gender definition and equality.
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Mussman reportedly dismisses constituents' concerns with progressive tax proposal
The debate over whether to use higher taxes to cope with Illinois’ budget woes recently took a turn when citizens petitioning their state representative for lower taxes were dismissed with a simple change in terminology.
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Illinois state government could do more for small businesses, Baumer says
State government isn't doing enough for small businesses in Illinois, where their voices too often are muted by big corporations, the Republican candidate for the 44th District state House seat said during a recent interview.
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Harris recognizes Leyden High School for national award
True to his weekly positive point of personal privilege, Rep. Dave Harris (R-Arlington Heights) had something good to say about Illinois.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP lawmakers love the idea of transparency, but question statewide pension hearing broadcast proposal
Broadcasting retirement system or pension fund hearings in real time and archiving the recorded video on a website for public access is a great idea, but not necessarily feasible to some GOP lawmakers.
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From Prairie State Wire
Serious questions about skirting federal law fails to derail Excellence Fund legislation in House
HB4237, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) to alter the Illinois Excellence Fund, would seemingly undermine the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions placed on charitable contributions by the federal government and hamper private scholarship funding donations, according to some GOP lawmakers.
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Bill to extend Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act clears House despite GOP opposition
Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said the closest thing to eternity here on earth is a government program that ceases to end, like the Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act.