Illinois State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia)
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Senator Plummer Addresses Illinois' Current Issues
Senator Plummer has recently addressed several key issues affecting Illinois, including the influx of migrants, mishandling of COVID-19 aid programs, tax scams during the ongoing tax season, and the state's high unemployment rate. A recent report highlighted the significant rise in the number of migrants heading to Illinois, with Governor JB Pritzker aiming to make the state the most welcoming for non-citizens. Senator Plummer criticized the Governor's focus on migrant services, suggesting a need for more programs to aid Illinois citizens.The Legislative Audit...
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Governor Proposes $1 Billion in Tax Increases to Cover Expenses for His Migrant Crisis
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has recently proposed a billion-dollar tax increase to cover the expenses related to the migrant crisis that he invited. This announcement was made during his annual combined Budget Address and State of the State Address on Wednesday.Senator Plummer criticized the Governor's decision, stating, "Governor Pritzker is giving away far more than $1 billion on the illegal immigrants he invited to Illinois, while proposing a massive $1 billion tax increase on Illinois working families and underfunding programs for vulnerable children and the...
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Senator Plummer Warns of Financial Risks as Illinois Faces Looming Deficit
Senator Plummer has issued a warning to Democratic lawmakers regarding the financial risks associated with reckless spending growth as Illinois faces a looming deficit. The Senator's concerns come as the state prepares for Governor Pritzker's upcoming budget address, where solutions for the expected budgetary shortfall will be addressed. The state is projected to face a nearly $900 million deficit for Fiscal Year 2025, with increasing costs and decreasing revenues exacerbating the financial challenges.The Governor's program to provide free healthcare to noncitizens has...
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Senator Plummer Updates on Various State Issues
Senator Plummer recently provided updates on several key issues affecting the state of Illinois. Regarding the program to provide free healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants, Senate Republicans expressed concerns over the costs and priorities involved. Senator Plummer highlighted the discrepancy between the costs of the program and the original budget estimates, stating, "Illinois taxpayers are not only paying premiums and co-pays for their own health insurance, but the taxes they pay are also covering the cost of healthcare for noncitizens."In response to...
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Senator Plummer and Advocates Halt Funding Cuts, Task Forces Address State Issues
Senator Plummer expressed his satisfaction with the decision from the Illinois Department of Human Services to pause proposed budget cuts for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community, stating, “Pausing these cuts is a good step in the right direction." This move comes after strong bipartisan pushback from lawmakers concerned about the impact on the vulnerable community.The discontinuation of the popular Invest in Kids scholarship program has led to the closure of four private schools in Illinois. Democratic leadership's decision not to extend the...
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Update from Senator Plummer: January 17
Illinois State Senator Plummer has expressed concerns regarding Governor Pritzker's handling of various issues affecting the state. Regarding the ongoing migrant crisis in Illinois, Senator Plummer criticized the Governor, stating, "the Governor spent years encouraging non-citizens to come to Illinois, and is now trying to avoid responsibility for the problem he created."In response to the state's new gun restriction law, known as the "Protect Illinois Communities Act," Senator Plummer voiced his opposition, believing that it was unconstitutional and unfairly criminalized...
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Senator Plummer Provides Update on New Laws Taking Effect Jan. 1
Senator Plummer shared an update on the upcoming changes in Illinois, with more than 300 new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2024. These new laws cover a wide range of topics, from limiting 2nd Amendment Rights to enhancing protections for children, veterans, and first responders.One significant change is the new requirements regarding the ban on certain firearms in Illinois. Senator Plummer, who strongly opposed the ban, highlighted the process for Illinois residents who already own guns covered by the ban to keep them by filing necessary paperwork before January...
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Plummer on $5 billion in Covid payment dysfunction, fraud: ‘The Pritzker administration and its allies hate transparency. They fear accountability’
State Sen. Jason Plummer is speaking out on the Pritzker administration’s unwillingness to come clean over $5 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment claims paid out by IDES during the pandemic.
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Plummer: 'I have requested a tour, along with my colleague State Senator Steve McClure, of the prison at the earliest possible time'
In a Jan. 26 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Plummer shared his concerns over a recent incident at Graham Correctional Facility and announced he requested a tour.
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Plummer: 55th State Senate District 'is home to Illinois' 63rd Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Paige Van Dyke'
Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) recently took to Facebook to pay tribute to the new Miss Illinois County Fair Queen, Paige Van Dyke, as well as the other contestants in the pageant.
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Illinois state senator will 'fight to end the policies of a runaway prison review board' in the Bridget Drobney case
Illinois Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said in a Facebook post that she had been contacted by the family of Bridget Drobney, who asked her to intervene and attempt to prevent the clemency of one of the men convicted of her rape and murder.
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Plummer mourns Senate colleague Scott Bennett
Members of the Illinois General Assembly are mourning the death of State Sen. Scott M. Bennett, a Champaign Democrat who had served in the chamber since 2015.
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Plummer: 'We must reform the Illinois Republican Party and affiliated organizations'
Republican State Senator Jason Plummer reflected on the 2022 general election and the state of the Illinois Republican Party in a recent Facebook post.
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Plummer: 'Very saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Butz'
As word started to spread that Illinois football legend Dave Butz died, Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) was one of many people to mourn the loss of a man who's impact went beyond the sport.
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'We sit back and watch young kids being set up for a hard life': Plummer criticizes education system
In an Oct. 4 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Plummer took aim at Chicago Public Schools.
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Plummer: 'it will be at least another day before trains will be running again'
Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) wants to make sure his constituents have the latest information about the train derailment in Clinton County that happened earlier this week.
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Plummer: 'I'm honored and humbled to have been elected by the hundreds of Republican precinct committeemen'
Sen. Jason Plummer recently announced his election to the Illinois Republican State Central Committee.
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Plummer: 'I appreciate all our great Illinois Realtors and their continued hard work'
Sen. Jason Plummer praises the realtors of Southwestern Illinois for all the hard work they have put in.
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Plummer suggests Duckworth is "out of touch": 'perhaps she shouldn't be a senator'
Senator Jason Plummer (R-IL) recently criticized Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) after she expressed shock at Caterpillar's announcement to move its headquarters from Illinois.
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Plummer criticizes Democrats: 'high gas prices, out of control crime, corruption, high taxes, busted budgets, and free feminine hygiene products in boys' school bathrooms'
Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is blasting Illinois Democratic lawmakers for what he feels are the state's failures to its residents.