Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin
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Recent News About Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Pritzker wants to follow Madigan 2017 tax hike with more increases, Durkin says
Illinois Democrat gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker will follow State House Speaker Mike Madigan's huge tax hike with increases of his own if he wins in November, the ranking House Republican said earlier this week.
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Durkin questions House priorities during debate over ivory trafficking
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) told his peers last week that criminal penalty legislation should take precedent over restrictive wildlife rules.
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From Prairie State Wire
GOP lawmakers demand budget revenue estimate from Democrats
GOP legislative leaders want a budget revenue estimate introduced and certified by the Democrats now.
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From Prairie State Wire
House Republicans blast Democrats' progressive tax plans
Joined by three of his GOP peers, House Republican Leader Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) made one thing clear – Democrats are about to put the nail in Illinois' coffin.
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House minority leader fends off challenge from Mickey Straub
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) easily topped Republican primary challenger Mickey Straub in the GOP primary race for the 82nd House District Tuesday night.
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From Prairie State Wire
Durkin threatens litigation over questions from LGIS reporters
A lawyer for House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has threatened Local Government Information Services, which owns this publication, via two cease-and-desist letters after reporters asked questions about the legislator.
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House hopeful wants legislative inspector general to spark avalanche
Mickey Straub wants the appointment of a legislative inspector general to be only the first step in a major overhaul in the Illinois Capitol.
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Burr Ridge mayor launches House campaign, says Illinois' 'heart' needs help
Mickey Straub kicked off his 2018 run to unseat Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) in the 82nd District with a nostalgic vow to his constituents reecently.
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Burr Ridge mayor wants to end business, resident exodus from Illinois
Mickey Straub isn't going anywhere. The problem is that he knows that's not true for everyone in Illinois.
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Sources: House GOP Leader eyes Joliet’s Mahoney for Chief of Staff role
Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is looking to replace his Chief of Staff with a former Bruce Rauner aide close to controversial state super-lobbyist Nancy Kimme, sources tell Prairie State Wire.