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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Local officials and businesses call on Pritzker to release data behind COVID closure orders
With new restrictions on the way for IDPH Region 3 beginning Sunday, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville), and State Representative Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) joined with local restaurant and bar owners to highlight the need for greater transparency on the data being used to order damaging business closures.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Vote by Mail
With the November election just around the corner, voting by mail remains an option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Metro East Restrictions Lifted, Rules Remain for Region 1
Citing a downward trend in the COVID-19 positivity rate for the Metro East (Region 4), Governor Pritzker announced on Friday that the area would return to the same Phase 4 rules as most of the rest of Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Halloween Guidance Issued by IDPH
As residents begin preparations for the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued their guidance on Halloween festivities.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Halloween Guidance Issued by IDPH
Halloween Guidance Issued by IDPH As residents begin preparations for the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued their guidance on Halloween festivities.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Extended
It was announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12 p.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Bertino-Tarrant urges people to Engage2Change and end older-adult abuse
As a result of our current situation, some people are forced to stay in dangerous situations because they have nowhere else to go.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Statement on new COVID-19 regions
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement regarding Governor Pritzker’s announcement of new regions for COVID-19 mitigation.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Governor cancels both state fairs
Governor Pritzker announced that he was issuing an executive order to cancel both of the Illinois State Fairs which are held annually in Springfield and Du Quoin.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Disappointing results for budget
State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly adjourned in the early hours of May 24: “I voted ‘no’ on the budget proposal that was presented.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Sen McClure calls for public hearings on reopening
With the Illinois Senate scheduled to convene May 20-22, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) says that the body needs to use part of that time to hold public hearings over the state’s reopening plan.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Senators push for answers on release of violent felons
In response to news that the Pritzker administration is releasing a number of felons from Illinois prisons, including convicted murderers, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), a former prosecutor, and several of his colleagues sent a letter to the Governor asking for answers.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Illinois State Police release emergency rules for FOID card holders
Illinois State Police issued new emergency rules to help firearm owners with expired Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards.
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From Sangamon Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Small Business Assistance Roundup
A new fund has been established to provide loans to Illinois businesses experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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From Sangamon Sun
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Help for small businesses during Coronavirus
I am hearing a great deal about the devastating impact that the COVID-19 emergency is having on local businesses.
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From West Central Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: New COVID-19 website launched to provide information and resources
In another effort to provide timely and accurate information to the public, Coronavirus.illinois.gov has been launched to centralize the breaking updates from state government, prevention and preparation tips, frequently asked questions and resources from public health experts.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: McClure postpones spring Youth Advisory Council
In light of the current coronavirus outbreak and orders from the Secretary of State, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is postponing his spring Youth Advisory Council meeting.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Senate passes McClure’s bill to help combat teacher shortage
The Illinois Senate has approved legislation filed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) to make it easier for schools to recruit good teachers, by helping ease the transition for teachers making the jump from private to public schools.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: McClure files bill to help hold down property tax increases
Despite bipartisan consensus that sky-rocketing property taxes are one of the biggest reasons that people leave Illinois, state government has done little to address the problem.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 50: Governor proposes $1.6 billion in new spending in budget address
Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his budget proposal in an address before the General Assembly on Feb. 19, seeking $1.6 billion in new spending which relies on getting the Governor’s income tax increase approved.