Illinois State Representative Jim Durkin
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Recent News About Illinois State Representative Jim Durkin
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Durkin on SAFE-T Act: 'We warned about the consequences of the legislation from the beginning'
State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Lemont) recently spoke about the halting of the controversial SAFE-T Act.
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Durkin proposes bill for harsher penalties against Illinois organized retail theft rather than 'coddle criminals'
Illinois State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) has introduced legislation that would increase punishments for organized retail theft.
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Durkin blasts IDES for 'insulting Illinois residents' by demanding thousands in unemployment assistance be repaid
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is demanding that the Pritzker administration take responsibility for its shortcomings during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, in particular surrounding unemployment assistance.
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Durkin: 'The hypocrisy is at the highest level,' in response to Democrats' moving forward with redistricting
Lawmakers have a little over two months to produce a final draft of the state's new legislative districts and Republicans continue to disapprove of the Democrats proceeding with the task.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
Rep. Durkin claims no fiscal need for tax hikes
House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) said at a press conference last Wednesday that there was no reason to raise taxes for the Fiscal Year 2020 in order to balance the budget.