Illinois State Senate District 58
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement on cancellation of fall veto session
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) regarding the cancellation of the fall veto session: “I’m disappointed but not surprised that the fall veto session has been cancelled.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement on Return of COVID Restrictions for Metro East
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) regarding the Governor’s announcement of restrictions returning for IDPH Region 4.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: 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 58: Upbeat Harvest Underway for Most of Illinois
While many Illinois industries are still struggling with the COVID economy, the state’s ag sector is having a mostly positive harvest. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS), farmers have harvested just over a quarter of the state’s corn and soybean crop, well ahead of their progress at the same time in 2019.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Metro East Restrictions Lifted
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 at 5pm.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month October is Infant Safe Sleep Awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness about safe sleeping environments for children.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Citing Major Issues with COVID-19 Data, Schimpf and Plummer Calls on Pritzker to Reopen Metro East Immediately
Significant issues with the state's COVID-19 reporting and tracking methods are likely affecting the accuracy of the published positivity rate for the Metro East region, prompting State Senators Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) and Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) to call on Governor Pritzker to immediately remove the increased restrictions on IDPH Region 4.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Upcoming Youth Firearm Deer Season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing information about the upcoming Youth Firearm Deer Season taking place in a matter of weeks.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement on Governor's increased restrictions for Metro East
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) regarding Governor Pritzker’s new restrictions on the Region 4 (Metro East) area.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Sen. Schimpf named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement of failure of JCAR to block Pritzker rule
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) regarding the failure of JCAR to reject Governor Pritzker’s proposal to enforce COVID-19 mask rules.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Schimpf statement on Pritzker's proposed rule to enforce COVID-19 rules
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) regarding Governor Pritzker’s proposal to enforce COVID-19 rules.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Schimpf calls on Governor and Senate president to convene special session
Citing the ongoing ethics crisis in state government, schools struggling to reopen this fall, and questions over the handling of COVID-19 outbreaks in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) has formally asked both the Governor and Senate President to call for a special legislative session immediately.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Schimpf statement on corruption news
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) regarding the announcement of an agreement between ComEd and the US Attorney’s office.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement on ISBE rules for schools
he guidance issued by Governor Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) usurps the authority of local school boards and parents to determine how to best educate students and keep them safe.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement on Prtizker's decision not to allow the ATA Grand American to be held at Sparta
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) following Governor JB Pritzker’s decision that the ATA Grand American would not be allowed to be held at the WSRC in Sparta: “I am bitterly disappointed by Governor Pritzker's inexplicable decision prohibiting the 2020 Grand American from occurring in Sparta this year.
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From Carbondale Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Only 10 days left for state to save ATA Grand American
Illinois State Senate District 42 issued the following announcement on June 4.As Illinoisans continue to struggle to successfully apply for unemployment benefits through Illinois’ Department of Employment Security (IDES), State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is demanding an independent audit of the system.
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From Carbondale Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement on May 29 executive order
The following statement can be attributed to State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) following Governor JB Pritzker’s reissuing of his statewide emergency order.
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From North Egypt News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Statement from Sen. Schimpf on budget
Responding to a more than $6B budget shortfall by increasing discretionary spending and borrowing billions of dollars is not responsible government.
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From Carbondale Reporter
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 58: Senate needs to hold public hearings on re-opening
State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) says that holding public hearings on the governor’s re-opening proposal should be one of the first priorities of the Illinois Senate when it convenes next week