COVID-19

Senator Dale Fowler tests positive for COVID

WSIU Public Radio

Jennifer Fuller

08/02/2022

“Southern Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler has tested positive for COVID-19.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-3-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)

Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-2-22

WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky) (2 other sources)

Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-2-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo)

Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-2-22

New Country Z100 Radio (Carbondale) (2 other sources)

Issue: Senator tests positive for COVID

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-7-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Fowler isolating after testing positive for Covid-19

DCFS

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-5-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: DCFS problems

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-2-22

Muscatine Journal (Quad Cities)

Issue: DCFS problems

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

8-6-22

Kankakee Daily Journal

Issue: DCFS failures

Education

Sen. Brian Stewart

8-7-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-7-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt

 

Sen. Win Stoller

8-7-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

8-7-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: National Sex-ed standards/Sauk Valley Schools won’t adopt

Events

State Sen. DeWitte’s traveling office hours coming to Kane and McHenry counties

Northwest Herald

Shaw Local News Network

08/06/2022

“State Sen. Donald DeWitte, R-St. Charles, is bringing the resources of his legislative office to several communities in Illinois’ 33rd District over the next few months.”

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

8-6-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Traveling office hours coming to Kane and McHenry Counties

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-7-22

WSIU Radio (Carbondale)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

8-6-22

WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky.)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-6-22

WPSD-TV (Paducah, Ky.)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-6-22

WSIU-TV (Carbondale)

Issue: Carbondale Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair

Interviews

State Senator Sally Turner

92.7 WMAY

Staff

08/05/2022

“State Senator Sally Turner - 8/5/2022.”

Tax Cuts

State Senator says tax cuts to fight inflation should be permanent

WSPY News
Ethan Kruger

08/01/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says tax cuts to groceries and gas in Illinois to fight inflation ought to the permanent.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

8-2-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Temporary tax cuts should be permanent

MISC.

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-3-22

Monroe County Republic-Times

Issue: Columbia’s leaf collection site/IEPA decision

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-1-22

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: Among 40 people chosen as an “Edgar Fellow”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

8-7-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: 10th Edgars Fellows class meets in Champaign

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

8-6-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: The 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

8-6-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: The 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown

 

Sen. Steve McClure

8-6-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: The 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown

 

Rend Lake Resort receives renovation funding

Metropolis Planet

SCENE STAFF

08/07/2022

‘“We want to thank Gov. JB Pritzker, DNR, CDB, Sen. (Terri) Bryant, Sen. (Dale) Fowler and Rep. (Dave) Severin for all their hard work on making this come to fruition.”’

DCFS

DCFS director grilled after audit

News Channel ABC 20

AJ Gersh, WICS

07/26/2022

‘“You are delusional," said Senator Chapin Rose, R-Champaign. "The facts are, that other state directors of agencies don't get held in contempt of court over 10 times for being nonresponsive, that is just inexcusable."’

 

‘You’re delusional:’ Lawmakers grill DCFS chief who maintains his office is improving despite ‘significant issues’ raised

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

07/27/2022

‘“Normally I say things will all due respect, but I can’t even say that this time,” said Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).’

 

Lawmakers press DCFS director after recent audit findings

WAND

Staff

07/26/2022

‘"Where is the plan to get back to the basics? I mean, the sad part is we are here because of Ta'Naja Barnes," said Senator Chapin Rose (R) 51st District.’

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-27-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO) (3 other sources)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

WBBM-TV (Chicago)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

WAND-TV (Decatur)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

WICD-TV (Champaign) (2 other sources)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

Pure Oldies 107.5FM (Springfield)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-27-22

WQAD-TV (Quincy)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

WTHI-TV (Terre Haute, IN) (4 other sources)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

KWQC-TV (Quad Cities)

Issue: DCFS audit

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-31-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (8 other sources)

Issue: DCFS audit and contempt of court

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-31-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: DCFS audit and contempt of court

Energy

Sen. Bryant introduces bills to prevent energy rate hikes, rolling blackouts

WSIL TV

Staff

07/25/2022

“In response, Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has filed a legislative package aiming to prevent price spikes and rolling blackouts.”

 

Illinois GOP senator blames clean energy policies for rise in prices

My Stateline

Jack Baudoin

07/25/2022

“Republican Terri Bryant filed a package of bills on Monday rolling back the 2045 closure date for major coal and natural plants in the state.”

 

Southern Illinois lawmaker says fossil fuel plants should stay open to meet energy demand

WGEM

Mike Miletich

07/25/2022

“Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has filed three bills that could address the energy supply for Ameren customers.”

 

MISO board approves nearly $10.5 billion in new transmission investments

The Center Square

Andrew Hensel

07/25/2022

“State Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, said that the change to clean energy could be done without closing several coal-fired power plants in southern Illinois.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) (3 other sources)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (10 other sources)

Issue: Energy grid/MISO investments

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

WEEK-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts) (2 other sources)

Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

WGEM-TV (Quincy) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

WHBF-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

WTVO-TV (Rockford) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/”clean” energy to blame for rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/”clean” energy to blame for rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

KWQC-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/”clean” energy to blame for rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

WHOI-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts) (1 other source)

Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25/26-22

WPSD-TV (Paducah, KY) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

KMOV-TV (St. Louis, MO)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25-22

KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25-22

WYZZ-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-25-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Energy grid/fossil fuel plants should stay open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

KWQC-TV (Quad Cities)

Issue: Alternative energy/Keep fossil fuel plants open

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

WEEK-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

WYZZ-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Special Session needed to address rising energy prices

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford)

Issue: New legislation to repeal parts of Illinois clean energy bill

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA)

Issue: Protecting consumer access to affordable and reliable energy

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-26-22

WQRF-TV (Rockford)

Issue: New legislation to repeal parts of Illinois clean energy bill

Events

Senator Sally Turner hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee

Rural Review

Staff

07/26/2022

“In her ongoing effort to foster open dialogue regarding agricultural issues with industry leaders, State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) hosted her Agriculture Advisory Committee on July 21 at the McLean County Farm Bureau in Bloomington.”

 

Advancing technology helps local agriculture

WSIL TV 3

Katie Melvin

07/28/2022

“Not only are you able to speak to experts in their field of study and enjoy free lunch, but Senator Terri Bryant was there to open the event.”

 

Senator Turner honored by Illinois Chamber

The Lincoln Courier

Staff

07/31/2022

“Illinois State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) was named Outstanding Freshman of the Year by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

WCMY Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Kids Safety Expo

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-25-22

EurekAlert (American Association for the Advancement of Science - AAAS) (2 other sources)

Issue: Argonne National Laboratory event

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-26-22

HPC Wire (Tech industry media)

Issue: Argonne National Laboratory

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-29-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Speaking at Orthopedic Institute of Southern Illinois

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-28-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Speaking at Orthopedic Institute of Southern Illinois

Gas Tax

The Illinois gas tax break: Does it make for good policy or politics?

Northern Public Radio

Maria Gardner Lara

07/28/2022

“State Senator Dave Syverson, a Republican representing parts of northern Illinois, said Gov. JB Pritzker and Democrats are giving the appearance the gas tax was suspended altogether, when only a portion of it has been delayed.”

Health

Mental Illness More Effective Focus Than More Laws

WSPY News

Tina Morrison

07/28/2022

“While State Senator Sue Rezin was a guest on People R Talking she was asked what, if any, legislative discussion followed the Highland Park shooting.”

 

State Senator says proper funding of health agencies important to fighting monkeypox outbreak

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

07/29/2022

“Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says that Illinois needs to ensure that health agencies are properly funded to counter the outbreak of the monkeypox virus.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-28-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Mental Illness focus in the wake of the Highland Park shooting

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-29-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora) (1 other source)

Issue: Health agency funding for monkeypox

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-26-22

KWQC-TV (Quad Cities)

Issue: State employee retiree healthcare

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-27-22

Belleville News Democrat

Issue: Senior Health Fair — Aug. 2. – Red Bud.

Interviews

Capitol Connection July 31, 2022

WGN 9 (Chicago)

Dr. Robert Murphy

07/31/2022

“Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) joins Capitol Connection to discuss the ongoing issues at the Department of Children and Family Services.”

Public Safety

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-25-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (9 other sources)

Issue: SAFE-T Act/Ending cash bail

 

Illinois state's attorneys express concerns over the ending of cash bail

The Center Square

Kevin Bessler

07/25/2022

“During a Paul Simon Public Policy Institute appearance last spring, state Sen. Dale Fowler, R-Harrisburg, said some Democrats may have realized they may have gone too far with some of the changes to the criminal justice system.”

MISC.

Which states will legalize iGaming next?

NewsWatch

Staff

07/26/2022

“According to state Senator Dave Syverson, the likelihood of Illinois legalizing iGaming this year is nil.”

 

Crusing Down the River on a Saturday Afternoon

McHenry County Blog

Cal Skinner

07/26/2022

“From State Senator Craig Wilcox: More summer fun in the 32nd Senate District”

 

Nowlan joins Stoller constituent team

Geneseo Republic

Beth Welbers

07/28/2022

“In an effort to provide better constituent services to the residents of the 37th Senate District, State Senator Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) is announcing the hiring of James “Jim” Nowlan as part of his district office staff.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-29-22

The Waterways Journal (Media for the towing and barge industry on the inland waterways of the US)

Issue: Cairo Port project

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-31-22

Champaign News Gazette

Issue: Selection for class of “Edgar Fellows”

 

Sen. Win Stoller

7-29-22

Kewanee Star-Courier

Issue: Senate certificates of recognition presented to Kewanee’s “Outstanding Citizen”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-29-22

Illinois Ag Connection (farming industry media)

Issue: State snake designation

 

Sen. Win Stoller

7-28-22

Geneseo Republic

Issue: District office staff

COVID-19

Some worry a repeat of COVID-mandate ‘chaos’ could start Illinois’ school year

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

07/19/2022

“State Sen. John Curran, who is on the bipartisan Joint Committee on Administrative Rules, worries there’ll be a repeat of last year.”

Drug Task Force

Legislators, Law Enforcement Meet to Discuss Drug Task Force Funding

Classic Hits 97.9 XFM

Greg Sapp

07/20/2022

“Illinois State Senators Jason Plummer and Steve McClure were in attendance along with representatives of Congresswoman Mary Miller, State Senator Darren Bailey and State Representatives Blaine Wilhour and Adam Niemerg.”

 

Southeastern Illinois Drug Task Force Meets With Stakeholders And Local Legislators To Discuss Drug Trends

Effingham Radio

Staff

07/21/2022

“The SEIDTF leadership would like to thank the following attendees for their interest in the meeting: Senator Jason Plummer of the 54th District, Senator Steve McClure of the 50th District”

 

Sen. Steve McClure

7-20-22

WXEF Radio (Effingham)

Issue: Drug Task Force funding

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

7-22-22

WJBD Radio Salem (1 other source)

Issue: Funding for Illinois Drug Task Force

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

7-20-22

WXEF Radio (Effingham)

Issue: Drug Task Force funding

 

Sen. Darren Bailey

7-20-22

WXEF Radio (Effingham)

Issue: Drug Task Force funding

Events

Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee

WCSJ News FM 103.1

Justin Ritz

07/19/2022

“Local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together on July 13 at Stewart Farms in Yorkville to discuss agricultural-related issues with State Senator Sue Rezin and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.”

 

Local farmers met with Senator and Ag Director in Yorkville

WCSJ News FM 103.1

Justin Ritz

07/20/2022

“On July 13th, local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together at Yorkville's Stewart Farms, in an open forum discussion, with Department of Agriculture Director, Jerry Costello and Senator Sue Rezin.”

 

Rezin hosts Agriculture Advisory Committee at Yorkville farm

Shaw Local News Network

Staff

07/24/2022

“Local farmers and agricultural industry leaders came together July 13 for Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin’s Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting at Stewart Farms in Yorkville to discuss agricultural-related issues with Rezin, R-Morris, and Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-24-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Rezin Hosts Ag Advisory Committee

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-20-22

WSPY Radio (Aurora)

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee hearing

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-19-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee meets

 

Senator Terri Bryant hosted first-ever Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting

North County News

Joel Heidel

07/20/2022

“Pictured is State Senator Terri Bryant speaking at her recent Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting.”

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-18-22

Targeted News Service (News aggregate for local media)

Issue: Agriculture Advisory Committee hearing

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-19-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Lake Zurich Kids’ Fair August 13

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

7-19-22

Muddy River News (Quincy)

Issue: Local vendors sought for fall Senior Adult Fair

Healthcare

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-20-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: Medicare advantage plans

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-22-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: State Retiree Health Care

Interviews

NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH TERRI BRYANT

WJPF NewsRadio

Staff

07/18/2022

“State Sen. Terri Bryant joins The Morning Newswatch.”

 

WGLT's Sound Ideas - Thursday, 7/21/22

WGLT 89.1 FM

Sarah Nardi

07/21/2022

“State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington discusses the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade as well as renewed calls for an assault weapons ban.”

MISC.

Sen. Jil Tracy

7-19-22

WGIL Radio (Galesburg)

Issue: Local Rebuild Illinois grants

 

Sen. John Curran             

7-18-22

MSN.com (1 other source)

Issue: ISP ‘Clear and Present Danger’ reports

 

Not as advertised: Taxpayers, state workers spend millions on ‘depleted’ senior insurance plan

WCIA 3

Renée Cooper

07/20/2022

‘“If you tell people, ‘This is who your providers are,’ then those should be your providers, or you should be able to change,” Republican Senator Chapin Rose of Mahomet reacted.’

 

Harrington Law marking century in business

The News-Gazette

Deb Pressey

07/24/2022

“The law firm continues to employ state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Mahomet, and in the past also employed former state Sen. Rick Winkel.”

 

Ewing field day covers precision and conservation

Illinois Farmer Today

Staff

07/21/2022

“Senator Terri Bryant will open the program as she discusses the important role of public agricultural research and demonstration centers.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-23

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Illinois Unemployment

Firearm Legislation

Measure to ban ‘assault weapons’ in Illinois gains cosponsors and criticism

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

07/12/2022

“State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Andalusia, criticized advancing such measures.”

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

7-12-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (4 other sources)

Issue: Firearm legislation to restrict gun ownership

 

Sen. Darren Bailey

7-13-22

Benton Evening News (7 other sources)

Issue: Assault weapons ban

 

Sen. Darren Bailey

7-13-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Assault weapons ban

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

7-13-22

WIND Radio (Chicago)

Issue: Assault weapons ban

 

Sen. Darren Bailey

7-14-22

Kewanee Star-Courier

Issue: Gun restrictions

Higher Education

Three bills impacting Illinois higher education now law

The Center Square

Andrew Hensel

07/11/2022

“During a spring debate on HB5464, state Sen. Chapin Rose, R-Champaign, criticized the board's involvement due to previous failures.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

7-11-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (4 other sources)

Issue: Higher education legislation

Interviews

The Stevie Jay Morning Show

PodBean

Stevie Jay & Diane Ducey

07/12/2022

“Stevie Jay & Diane Ducey talk politics with analyst Donald P Mazzella and Senator Chapin Rose in addition to sharing sports headlines and stories of the day.”

 

NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH DALE FOWLER

NewsRadio WJPF

Staff

07/12/2022

“Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) joins The Morning Newswatch.”

 

State Senator Steve McClure - 7/12/2022

WMAY 92.7 FM (Springfield)

Staff

07/12/2022

“Patrick Pfingsten, filling in for Jim Leach, talks with Illinois State Senator Steve McClure.”

 

Illinois State Senator Steve McClure

WTAX NewsRadio 93.9 FM

Joey M.

07/11/2022

“Joey McLaughlin talks with Illinois State Senator Steve McClure about the primary election, getting out in the newly proposed district and the possibility of a special session on abortion and gun control.”

 

Terri Bryant Interview 7 - 13 – 22

Soundcloud (WXAN)

Radio Will

07/13/2022

“Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant joined WXAN to talk about the potential for a special session and the latest happenings in the Illinois Department of Corrections.”

 

State Senator Chapin Rose 7-14-22

The News Gazette

Staff

07/14/2022

“Dave Gentry and CW Greer talk to State Senator Chapin Rose about issues during the June primary, what JB Pritzker has been up to, and more.”

Unemployment Debt

Unpaid unemployment debt to raise taxes for businesses

CNY Central

AUSTIN DENEAN - The National Desk

07/11/2022

‘“We could’ve and should’ve avoided this by allocating some of the billions of federal dollars we got from the federal government last year,” Republican state Sen. Terri Bryant said in a statement.’

MISC.

Sen. Dave Sverson

7-12-22

Rockford Register Star

Issue: Local industrial park redevelopment

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-13-22

DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)

Issue: Southern Illinois Honor Flights

 

Sen. Steve McClure

7-13-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Ending cash bail

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-14/15-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Fowler/Bonnen Foundation clothes for kids

 

Dual Credit

Bill to increase access to dual credit courses signed into law

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

07/08/2022

“A bill meant to increase access to high school courses that also count for college credit was signed into law last month. Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin sponsored the bill.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-8-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris) (2 other sources)

Issue: Dual college credit sources

Gun Laws/ Highland Park Parade

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-6-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign)

Issue: React to Highland Park parade killings

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-6-22

KLJB-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: React to Highland Park parade killings

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

7-7-22

WIND Radio (Chicago)

Issue: React to Governor’s remarks following Highland Park parade killings

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

7-6-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (8 other sources)

Issue: React to Highland Park parade killings

 

Sen. Neil Anderson

7-10-22

WIND Radio (Chicago)

Issue: Anderson criticizes Pritker’s emotional response to Highland Park shooting

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-6-22

WCIA-TV (Champaign) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Illinois gun laws

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-6-22

WHBF-TV (Davenport, IA) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Illinois gun laws

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-6-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Illinois gun laws

 

Using Firearms Restraining Order Act among solutions officials see to combat gun violence

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

07/07/2022

“State Sen. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, said there should be more focus on mental health and utilization of the Firearm Restraining Order Act.”

 

Will There Be a Push for Gun Legislation in Illinois?

The Illinoize

Patrick Pfingsten

07/05/2022

“Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), a pro-gun lawmaker, said Monday Democrats are overreacting to the latest crisis.”

Interviews

NEWSRADIO WJPF INTERVIEW WITH JASON PLUMMER

NewsRadio WJPF

Staff

07/06/2022

“Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joins The Morning Newswatch.”

Roe V. Wade Overturn

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-7-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal) (4 other sources)

Issue: Special Session on abortion

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-5-22

Quincy Herald-Whig

Issue: Special Session on abortion

MISC.

What Senator Rezin Wants Constituents to Know

WCSJ News

Justin Ritz

07/08/2022

“State Senator Sue Rezin and her staff will have traveling office hours this month.”

 

Sen. Don De Witte

7-8-22

Chicago Tribune

Issue: Elgin Secretary of State mobile unit event

 

Sen. Jason Barickman

7-10-22

Bloomington Pantograph

Issue: Redistricting gives Bloomington/Normal three state senators

 

Sen. Sally Turner

7-10-22

Bloomington Pantograph

Issue: Redistricting gives Bloomington/Normal three state senators

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-8-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Traveling office hours

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-7-22

FarmWeek

Issue: U of I Agronomy Field Day July 28

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

7-7-22

Hannibal Courier-Post (Hannibal, Mo.)

Issue: Vendors sought for Fall Senior Adult Health Fair

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-7-22

Metropolis Planet

Issue: $200,000 DCEO grant for Ft. Massac/Massac Village development

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

7-7-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Mobile Secretary of state event in Kane County

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

7-6-22

Quincy Herald Whig

Issue: District office moving to new location

 

Sen. Sally Turner

7-6-22

Lincoln Daily News

Issue: Lodge Off 66 Grand Opening

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-4-22

Metropolis Planet

Issue: Cairo Port District funding

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

7-5-22

Daily Herald

Issue: Recycling event in Lake Zurich

COVID-19

Senator Rezin shares concerns about communities having budget issues due to Covid funds running dry

WCSJ News

Justin Ritz

07/03/2022

“State Senator Sue Rezin says that cities and villages should be careful about their use of COVID-19 relief funds.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

7-1-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: Covid funds for local government

Roe V. Wade Overturn

Grundy County Lawmaker Shares Thoughts On Abortion Ruling

WCSJ Radio

Tina Morrison

06/28/2022

“State Senator Sue Rezin was on WCSJ’s People R Talking, Monday, and spoke on one of the latest topics of interest across the country.”

Tax Relief

Statement From Senator Plummer On Pritzker’s Tax Relief Plan

Effingham Radio

Staff

06/30/2022

‘State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats held a press conference touting their tax plan: “I don’t understand how the Governor and his legislative allies could possibly have the gall to brag about these supposed tax savings after spending the last three years trying to raise every tax and fee they could find.”’

 

Illinois Relief Funds Exploited Due to Executive Indolence

WCSJ Radio

Tina Morrison

06/29/2022

“State Senator Sue Rezin says fraud prevention methods existed, at that time, they just were not implemented.  She added that, had available measures been taken, it would have saved millions, potentially even billions of dollars, in funding that, instead, our state saw simply wasted due to administration’s inaction on fraud prevention and identity protection.”

 

Impacted Homeowner Jodi Eisenmann and Senator Rose Respond to AG’s Insulting Settlement

Decatur Tribune

Staff

06/30/2022

“While Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is patting his own back over settling litigation related to a major gas leak into the Mahomet Aquifer, the end result for affected families is virtually nothing, according to State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).”

 

Illinois tax policies some criticize as ‘election-year gimmicks’ begin Friday

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

06/30/2022

“State Sen. Darren Bailey, who voted for the tax reductions and rebate plan but not the overall budget, gave his characterization of the measures.”

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

7-1-22

WMBD-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Democrat “tax relief” plan

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

7-1-22

WGN Radio (Chicago) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Democrat “tax relief” plan

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-28-22

Newsweek magazine

Issue: Temporary tax suspension on groceries and gasoline

MISC.

Lawmakers demand action on gun violence after 7 killed, dozens shot at Highland Park Independence Day parade

The Daily Line

Ben Szalinski

07/06/2022

“Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) called for a special session to focus on mental health resources to address gun violence.”

 

Comptroller pledges to expedite payments to Cairo Port District

Metropolis Planet

SCENE STAFF

07/04/2022

“She was joined by State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), who has spearheaded the effort to get the construction of the port going.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-27-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg)

Issue: Alexander-Cairo Riverport project

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

7-1-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Reed Station Road progress

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

7-1-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Reed Station Road progress

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-30-22

Day By Day Live (Chicago online media)

Issue: Voting rights for prison inmates

 

Sen. Steve McClure

7-1-22

WLS Radio (Chicago)

Issue: Voting for prison inmates

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

6-30-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (7 other sources)

Issue: Out-of-state fireworks purchases

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-27-22

Metropolis Planet

Issue: Illinois’ State Snake

Electric Costs

GOP lawmakers: Angst over rising electric bills demands legislative action

WGLT

Charlie Schlenker

06/21/2022

‘"I think what's going to happen is there's going to be a significant sticker shock. And we need to have found some viable solutions that could work," said State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington.’

 

“Sen. Sally Turner, R-Lincoln, said the price hikes are also uneven in Illinois.”

Events

Leaders gathered in Cairo for updates on the Alexander-Cairo port project

KFVS 12

Colin Baillie

06/24/2022

“Illinois state senator Dale Fowler knows how critical this port is going to be for his district.”

 

Town Hall On Vandalia Correctional Center Sees Large Turnout

Effingham Radio

Staff

06/24/2022

“The event was hosted by State Senator Jason Plummer and State Representative Blaine Wilhour with local and district union officials in attendance as well as State Senator Terri Bryant and State Senator Steve McClure.”

 

Professional bullriding event in Marion results in large donation for kids' shoes

The Southern Illinoisan

JOHN D. HOMAN

06/20/2022

‘Judging by his actions, Sen. Dale Fowler may be taking a page from the Steve Miller Band of the 1970s as he makes every effort to "shoe the children with no shoes on their feet."’

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-22-22

Southern Illinoisan

Issue: Paying tribute to victims of the 1922 mine worker massacre

IDES Fraud

Republicans say Pritzker administration should have done more to combat IDES fraud

WSPY News

Ethan Kruger

06/22/2022

“Morris State Senator Sue Rezin says Governor J.B. Pritzker's administration should have done more to combat fraud in the Illinois Department of Employment Security.”

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

6-21-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris) (1 other source)

Issue: IDES fraud/Pritzker should have done more

Roe V. Wade Overturned

Illinois still a safe haven for abortion, regardless of Supreme Court decision

WIFR 23

Mike Miletich

06/24/2022

“Republican lawmakers already criticized the governor’s call for a special session to address reproductive rights. Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) said mainstream Illinoisans don’t want lawmakers to push the state to the utter extreme on abortion policy.”

 

Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls special legislative session on reproductive rights as Roe decision reverberates through Illinois politics

Chicago Tribune

Dan Petrella and Rick Pearson

06/24/2022

‘“Pritzker is embracing an extreme agenda that will make Illinois an outlier even amongst the most liberal states,” Senate GOP leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods said in a statement.’

 

Watch now: Pritzker calls for special session to address 'abhorrent' Supreme Court decision

Kenosha News

BRENDEN MOORE

06/24/2022

‘Illinois Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, accused Pritzker and Democrats of wanting "to push Illinois to the utter extreme on abortion policy."’

 

Illinois Gov. Pritzker calls for special session after Supreme Court overturns Roe

State Journal-Register

Zach Roth and Steven Spearie

06/24/2022

‘State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, said Pritzker was using the special session as "a campaign tactic in the general election to scare voters. It's very disturbing."’

 

‘State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Belvidere, called the special session "total politics" and "a huge cost to taxpayers."’

 

Pritzker to call special session on reproductive rights

Capitol News Illinois

PETER HANCOCK

06/24/2022

“Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, of Hawthorn Woods, suggested in a news release that Democrats may also try to pass legislation to offer public funding for out-of-state residents to receive abortion services in Illinois.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-25-22

WSIL-TV (Harrisburg) (Multiple newscasts)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-25-22

Journal & Topics Newspapers (Northwest suburbs) (11 other sources)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-24-22

Belleville News Democrat

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-24-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-24-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-24-22

Belleville News-Democrat

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-24-22

Crain’s Chicago Business

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-24-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

6-24-22

Rockford Register Star

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-24-22

WAND-TV (Decatur) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-24-22

Peoria Journal Star (2 other sources)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

6-24-22

Southern Illinoisan (5 other sources)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

6-24-22

KFVS-Tv (Cape Girardeau, Mo.)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Win Stoller

6-24-22

WYZZ-TV (Peoria)

Issue: Roe v Wade

 

Sen. Win Stoller

6-24-22

WMBD Radio (Peoria)

Issue: Roe v Wade

MISC.

SEN. DALE FOWLER NAMED ‘CHAMPION OF FREE ENTERPRISE’ BY ILLINOIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

US 97.7

06/20/2022
‘State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his contributions “to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for all Illinoisans.”’

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-21-22

DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)

Issue: Fowler named Champion of Free Enterprise

 

Stoller files legislation to prevent 9-1-1 funding sweep

93.3 The Drive

Staff

06/22/2022

“To help ensure public safety and access to federal funding, State Senator Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) has filed a bill to prevent a sweep of Illinois’ 9-1-1 Fund.”

 

Sen. Jason Plummer

6-26-22

Effingham Daily News

Issue: $5 million in state grants for Effingham

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

6-20-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Caterpillar moves out of Illinois

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

6-21-22

Illinois Policy Institute

Issue: Illinois’ fireworks ban

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-21-22

DuQuoin Evening Call (3 other sources)

Issue: Illinois’ state snake

 

Sen. Win Stoller

6-21-22

WMBD Radio (Peoria)

Issue: Legislation to prevent 9-1-1 funding sweep

 

Sen. Jil Tracy

6-22-22

Quincy Herald-Whig

Issue: Honoring retiring Quincy Public Schools Superintendent Roy Webb

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-22-22

Illinois Times

Issue: Ending cash bail/SAFE-T Act opposition

 

Sen. Dave Syverson

6-23-22

Illinois Online Gambling (Industry media)

Issue: Legalizing online gambling

Education

Rezin Sponsored Legislation to Expand High School Dual Credit Access

WCSJ

Tina Morrison

06/15/2022

“More high school students can now receive high school credits, from a dual credit program that was recently signed into law, thanks to legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Deputy Minority Leader, Sue Rezin.”

 

New legislation expands access to high school dual credit courses

Shaw Media

Shaw Local News Network

06/14/2022

“More high school students can now receive high school credits from a dual credit program thanks to legislation sponsored by Illinois State Senator Sue Rezin, which was recently signed into law.”

 

Rezin-sponsored legislation expands access to dual credit courses

WALLS 102

Staff

06/19/2022

‘“This law will create more opportunities for high school students to gain access to academic courses and credits that were previously unavailable to them,” said legislation sponsor Deputy Minority Leader Senator Sue Rezin of Morris.’

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

6-19-22

WCMY Radio (Ottawa)

Issue: Dual credit college courses for high school students

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

6-14-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: High School dual credit courses

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

6-15-22

WCSJ Radio (Morris)

Issue: High School dual credit courses

Events

State Sen. Stewart announces traveling office visits

Shaw Media, Regional Media

Staff

06/14/2022

“State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) announced traveling office hours for the 45th District.”

 

Baby formula donation drive in Lincoln

WRSP/WICS

Staff

06/16/2022

“State Senator Sally Turner, R-Beason, is asking for donations of unused, unopened, unexpired baby formula.”

 

Sen. Sally Turner Launches Baby Formula Drive

Cities 92.9

Tom Davis

06/14/2022

“State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) is announcing the launch of a baby formula drive in response to the ongoing formula shortage hitting the nation.”

 

Sen. Sally Turner

6-14-22

WRPW Radio (Bloomington/Normal)

Issue: Baby formula drive

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

6-17-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Newly-renovated Thorton Park

Health

Sen. Jil Tracy

6-14-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: Latex gloves banned for health care and food service settings

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-14-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: Latex gloves banned for health care and food service settings

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-15-22

Chicago Sun-Times

Issue: McConchie denounces state budget giveaways

Infrastructure

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation to Modernize Infrastructure Improvement Process

The Center Square, My Radio Link

Kevin Bessler

06/15/2022

‘“This innovative approach to designing and building our state’s infrastructure will save time and money, and that’s a win-win for the taxpayers of Illinois,” said State Senator Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles), Chief Co-Sponsor of the legislation and Minority Spokesperson of the Senate Transportation Committee.’

 

Sen. Don DeWitte

6-15-22

WMCI Radio (Mattoon)

Issue: Infrastructure improvement process

State Designations

Theatre In The Park Named Official State Theatre

92.7 WMAY

Newsroom

06/14/2022

“Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation sponsored by Republican state Representative Tim Butler and GOP state Senator Sally Turner giving that designation to Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site.”

 

Sen. Sally Turner

6-14-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield)

Issue: Theatre in the Park at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site named Official State Theatre

 

Gov. Pritzker designates official snake of Illinois with help from Carterville student

KFVS 12

Lucas Sellem

06/16/2022

“Gentry Heiple worked with Senator Dale Fowler to establish the eastern milk snake as the state snake of Illinois.”

 

Illinois designates State Snake thanks to Carterville student's efforts

WSIL TV 3, Newswires EIN

Staff

06/16/2022

‘“I was honored to carry this legislation over from the House and sponsor a bill that not only established an official state snake but brought to life the vision of 11-year-old Gentry Heiple, from Southern Illinois who took the initiative in making sure our state indeed had an official snake,” said State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg).’

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-18-22

EdGlen Today (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon) (1 other source)

Issue: State snake designation

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-17-22

KMOX Radio (St. Louis, Mo) (multiple newscasts)

Issue: State snake designation

Unemployment Fraud

Illinois lawmakers want investigation after audit shows unaccountable unemployment fraud

The Center Square

Kevin Bessler

06/17/2022

‘"That is what really is surprising everybody, just a massive amount of money stolen, and the governor is just throwing up his hands claiming it is not his fault," said Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods.’

 

Auditor General: Inadequate reporting leads to no opinion on unemployment office financials

The Center Square

Greg Bishop

06/16/2022

“Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie, R-Hawthorn Woods, said the report shows Gov. J.B. Pritzker mismanaged IDES.”

 

Illinois paid out nearly $2 billion in federal funds for fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims, audit finds

Chicago Tribune

Joe Mahr and Dan Petrella

06/16/2022

‘Senate GOP leader Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods issued a statement Thursday calling the audit “further evidence of the mismanagement within IDES that has been so clearly evident throughout the pandemic.”’

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-17-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (5 other sources)

Issue: UI Fund fraud

MISC.

Report from state task force on jobs is too flawed to be starting point for public policy

Chicago Sun-Times

State Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles), State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria), Future of Work Task Force

06/15/2022

“When the Legislature approved the Illinois Future of Work Task Force, a framework was created so stakeholders could work collaboratively to assess the state’s economy and labor market and identify policies to help businesses, workers, and communities thrive.”

 

Sen. Chapin Rose

6-17-22

DeWitt Daily News

Issue: Illinois’ coming energy shortage

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-18-22

Chicago Sun Times

Issue: Juneteenth

Education

Sen. Chapin Rose

6-11-22

Champaign News-Gazette

Issue: Speaking to the Champaign County Retired Teachers

 

Local Companies Hire Students as Summer Interns

WCSJ News

Tina Morrison

06/10/2022

“Senator Sue Rezin and the GEDC partnered with local industry and education, in 2013, to launch the program.”

Events

State Senator Brian Stewart Traveling Office Hours

Regional Media

Tom Katz

06/10/2022

“State Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is announcing that his District Office staff has set Traveling Office Hours for June in nine communities in the 45th Senate District.”

 

Vandalia Prison Town Hall Meeting Rescheduled to June 22

97.9 XFM

Greg Sapp

06/10/2022

“State Representative Blaine Wilhour and State Senator Jason Plummer Friday said their town hall meeting concerning the Vandalia Correctional Center has been rescheduled to Wednesday, June 22.”

Pre-Judgment Interest Law

Sen. Craig Wilcox

6-8-22

WMAY Radio (Springfield) (7 other sources)

Issue: Pre-judgement interest law declared unconstitutional

 

Sen. Craig Wilcox

6-8-22

WIND Radio (Chicago)

Issue: Pre-judgement interest law declared unconstitutional

 

Judge finds personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits law unconstitutional

The Center Square

Andrew Hensel

06/08/2022

“State Sen. Craig Wilcox led the push against the passing of the law and further explained the court's ruling.”

Public Safety

Q&A: State Senator Jason Barickman on gun policy choices

WGLT

Charlie Schlenker

06/08/2022

“WGLT's Charlie Schlenker talks with state Sen. Jason Barickman about policy choice in the debate over guns. Barickman is a Republican from Bloomington-Normal.”

 

Sen. John Curran

6-12-22

WFLD-TV (Chicago) (Flannery Fired Up and newscasts) (6 other sources)

Issue: Chicago crime

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-10-22

WLDS/WEAI Radio (Jacksonville)

Issue: Mowing at the shuttered Jacksonville Developmental Center/state’s responsibility

 

Sen. Sue Rezin

6-11-22

Ogle County Newspapers

Issue: Reviewing Illinois’ law allowing the use of body armor by civilians

Redistricting

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-7-22

Illinois Business Journal

Issue: Redistricting judicial subdistricts

 

Sen. Dan McConchie

6-6-22

EdGlenToday.com (Edwardsville/Glen Carbon)

Issue: Judicial subcircuit lawsuit

Veterans Affairs

Fallen soldier honored with sign dedication

KFVS 12

Mike Mohundro

06/06/2022

“Windhorst and Illinois State Senator Dale Fowler, with the 59th District, partnered together in advancing House Joint Resolution 42 through the House and Senate. The General Assembly paid tribute to Romines and passed the bill which memorializes the passing of the fallen U. S. soldier and renamed Highway 146.”

 

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-6-22

KFVS-TV (Cape Girardeau, MO)

Issue: Portion of Route 1 named after Sgt. Brian Romines

MISC.

Sen. Dale Fowler

6-6-22

Aviation Pros (Industry media)

Issue: Southern Illinois Airport expansion

 

Sen. Terri Bryant

6-6-22

Aviation Pros (Industry media)

Issue: Southern Illinois Airport expansion

 

Sen. Steve McClure

6-10-22

Jacksonville Journal-Courier

Issue: New Bereavement Law/newspaper notes Sen. McClure’s not voting

 

With electric vehicle sales growing, how will we pay for road repairs?

Daily Herald

Marni Pyke

06/06/2022

‘"The goal is to increase electric vehicle use in the state to reduce fossil fuel consumption, but at the same time we're cutting off our noses to spite our faces and reducing our transportation funding in the process," state Sen. Don DeWitte said.’

 

Local Officials: Revised JDC Mowing Plan Isn’t Enough

WLDS/WEAI

Jeremy Coumbes

06/10/2022

“Ezard says since this first became an issue this year, he, State Senator Steve McClure, and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer have all been in constant contact with officials trying to make something happen at the grounds.”