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Batinick: 'Ending cash bail is among the most irresponsible elements of Democrats' SAFE-T Act'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 11, 2022

Republican state Rep. Mark Batinick is speaking out this month against some of the provisions of the SAFE-T Act, which was passed last year in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

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Batinick: 'It's time to renew our focus on providing Illinois students with a high-quality education'

By Caleb Lombardo | Aug 11, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick spoke out this week about how school closures have negatively impacted school-aged children during the pandemic and beyond.

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Batinick: 'If [Democrats] were serious about providing relief to struggling Illinois families, they would work to reduce taxes every year'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 29, 2022

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) blasted Democrats this week for their approach to providing relief to Illinois families.

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NRCC faults Underwood for accepting campaign funds from progressive Jayapal

By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 25, 2022

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Crystal Lake) is drawing fire from the NRCC for accepting campaign donations from Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), whose platform the NRCC calls "socialist."

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Welter circulates petition to repeal the SAFE-T Act

By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 1, 2022

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is calling for Illinoisans to sign a petition to repeal the SAFE-T Act in light of the rising violence around the state and what he says is legislation that hinders police officers.

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Haas offers a tribute to 'highly valued' Bradley officer Rittmanic

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 21, 2022

This week, Rep. Jackie Haas delivered a tribute to slain police officer Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic.

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Sims calls student housing law 'a major bonus for not only students but community colleges as well'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 24, 2021

Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) that has recently become law is designed to end homelessness among college students and provide them with access to affordable housing.