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Righter says Pritzker's budget plan isn't responsible governance

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) said that, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker referred to austerity during his budget address last week, the Governor's budget proposal did not reflect that.

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

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Harrisburg senator wants state to focus on job creation

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is concerned with additional new spending in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget.

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 26, 2020

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Rep. Bailey believes state is handling COVID-19 appropriately, but Pritzker should 'stop bashing' Trump

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 23, 2020

State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is on a mission to keep the politics out of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis now crippling the state.

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Bailey defeats Fleming in Senate District 55 primary

By April Bamburg | Mar 22, 2020

Republican Darren Bailey essentially clinched the Senate seat for District 55 by winning the March 17 primary election.

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Senate passes bills to create tax credits for volunteer firefighters, Righter reminds of importance of census

By Elle Johnson | Mar 18, 2020

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding residents that they will soon be receiving 2020 Census invitations to complete the forms.

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Analysis: How much more will Maunie residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 13, 2020

Maunie residents will have to pay $20,791 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Burnt Prairie residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 12, 2020

Burnt Prairie residents will have to pay $113,789 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Mill Shoals residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 11, 2020

Mill Shoals residents will have to pay $150,204 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Crossville residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 10, 2020

Crossville residents will have to pay $491,610 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Enfield residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 9, 2020

Enfield residents will have to pay $494,590 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Norris City residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 8, 2020

Norris City residents will have to pay $1,267,964 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Carmi residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 7, 2020

Carmi residents will have to pay $3,398,714 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Golden Gate residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 6, 2020

Golden Gate residents will have to pay $26,727 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Johnsonville residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 5, 2020

Johnsonville residents will have to pay $128,189 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Rep. Bailey says proposed progressive tax will 'only make matters worse'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, wants to see voters truly take a stand for themselves in Springfield.

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Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 1 month ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

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Analysis: How much more will Sims residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 4, 2020

Sims residents will have to pay $133,013 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Keenes residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 3, 2020

Keenes residents will have to pay $142,903 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Rinard residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 2, 2020

Rinard residents will have to pay $143,709 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a SE Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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DALE FOWLER: Meet the Candidate’s

By Press release submission | Mar 2, 2020

Incredible crowd and showing of support to all the candidates!