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Senate Week in Review: May 7-11
posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois Senate considered several contentious bills this week, including a measure to reduce the healthcare subsidy for retired state employees, according to Sen. Rezin. Plus more news. Read More >
TeleForum on May 9th
posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Rezin will be hosting a TeleForum with State Rep. Pam Roth (R-Morris) on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:55 p.m. Click to read more information on how to participate. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: April 30 – May 4, 2012
posted on Monday, May 07, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Rezin will host a TeleForum on Wed., May 9 with State Rep. Roth, while it was a busy week in Springfield considering House bills, voting to eliminate the Legislative Scholarship Program, and more. Read More >
Local student participates in Illinois History Expo
posted on Thursday, May 03, 2012 12:00 AM
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) welcomed Max Colby and his mother, Mindy, to the State Capitol Thursday, May 3. Max, a Utica resident, was in town to participate in the Illinois History Expo. Read More >
Sen. Rezin reacts to COGFA vote
posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2012 12:00 AM
Following the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) hearing on May 1, 2012 regarding the closure of several state facilities, including the Dwight Correctional Center and Illinois Youth Center in Joliet, State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued a statement. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: April 23-27
posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 12:00 AM
Legislation extending the state's popular Enterprise Zone economic development tool won unanimous support in the Senate, capping off a busy week that also included a scathing audit of the administration's management of the state's workers' compensation program and a Comptroller's report that Illinois is more than $9 billion behind in paying its bills. Plus more. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: April 16-20
posted on Monday, April 23, 2012 12:00 AM
This week, lawmakers returned to Springfield to kick off the seven week stretch to the scheduled end of the Spring 2012 legislative session, and Gov. Quinn announced plans for pension and Medicaid reform, plus more. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: April 9-13
posted on Friday, April 13, 2012 12:00 AM
During the week, legislators caught up on work in their district offices, and the bipartisan Special Senate Committee on Enterprise Zone Extensions wrapped up a series of statewide hearings in Peoria on April 9. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: April 2-6
posted on Friday, April 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Lawmakers returned to their respective districts this week to catch up on local issues, two legislative bodies used the opportunity to hold statewide hearings on enterprise zones and Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposed facility closures, Sen. Rezin visited four different hospitals in the 38th Senate District, and more. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: March 26-30
posted on Friday, March 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Senate lawmakers worked to move bills through the legislative process before a March 30 deadline, advancing hundreds of measures addressing issues that range from criminal justice and procurement matters, to state financial reporting and veterans’ assistance. Plus more. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: March 19-23
posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Senate lawmakers approved almost 100 Senate bills that will now proceed to the House for consideration, while a number of Senate Subcommittees met to consider a variety of bills. Also during the week, Senate legislators convened for a presentation outlining federal Medicaid requirements and offering ideas on how other states approach Medicaid. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: March 12-16
posted on Friday, March 16, 2012 12:00 AM
This week, Enterprise Zone hearings begin, Sen. Rezin tours Illinois Valley Community Hospital, speaks to groups, and LaSalle Veterans' Home releases wish list for 2012. Read More >
LaSalle Veterans' Home Wish List 2012
posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Would you like to help the LaSalle Veterans' Home? They have compiled a list of items that they would appreciated in order to provide the best possible care to the veterans they serve. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: March 5-9
posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 12:00 AM
Senate lawmakers come to a consensus on a revenue number, hundreds of bills pass through legislative committees, Senate lawmakers voluntarily reduce legislative pay, and more. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: February 27 – March 2
posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 12:00 AM
House and Senate lawmakers reach an agreement on a revenue estimate, express sympathies for Southern Illinois residents impacted by the deadly tornado system, and more Read More >
IL State Treasurer announces internship program
posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford is now accepting applications for his summer internship Read More >
Senate Week in Review: February 20-24
posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Illinois’ fiscal challenges have been well-documented in recent months, leading many lawmakers to question Gov. Quinn’s Feb. 22 budget address, which increases state spending by almost $550 million, expands state programs, and offers no suggestion on how to pay down Illinois’ tremendous bill backlog or roll back the Democrats’ 2011 income tax hike. Read More >
Sen. Rezin reacts to Governor Quinn’s Budget Address
posted on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Sue Rezin said she had hoped Gov. Quinn would deliver a challenging, austere budget plan during his budget address on Feb. 22. Instead, she says he missed the mark by failing to address Illinois’ dire financial situation and instead proposed a budget that will increase spending from last year. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: February 13-17
posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:00 AM
This week in the Senate, many GOP lawmakers anticipate what Governor Quinn will say in the budget address on Feb. 22 Read More >
School districts to receive money from capital construction program
posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 12:00 AM
State Sen. Sue Rezin says two school districts in the 38th District will benefit from the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. Read More >
Chicago Looks to Expand Medicaid Despite Budget Problems
posted on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Rezin shares a letter passed on to her from Rep. Roth and written by Rep. Hays concerning Medicaid expansion that is being proposed by Chicago. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: February 6-10
posted on Friday, February 10, 2012 12:00 AM
This week in the Senate, Caterpillar announces it will not expand in Illinois, Mayor Emanuel proposes a statewide handgun registry, and more. Read More >
Legislators wear red for American Heart Month
posted on Thursday, February 09, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Rezin joined other legislators in wearing red on Feb. 8 to recognize February as American Heart Month. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: Jan. 30-Feb. 3
posted on Monday, February 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Gov. Quinn delivers the State of the State address, glosses over the real issues, Medicaid expansion is proposed, and more Read More >
Sen. Rezin reacts to Governor's State of the State
posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Rezin reacts to Governor Quinn's State of the State address, says the speech was big on ideas but short on details. Read More >
Sen. Rezin Previews State of the State Address
posted on Friday, January 27, 2012 12:00 AM
With Governor Quinn set to deliver the annual State of the State Address on Feb. 1, Sen. Rezin previews what she hopes the Governor will say. Read More >
Sen. Rezin recognized by MABAS for disaster preparedness support
posted on Thursday, January 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Rezin was recently recognized for her support of the Mutual Aid box Alarm System Division 25. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: January 16-20
posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 12:00 AM
This week, Senate Republicans an end to their participation in the legislative scholarship program, the Comptroller issued a quarterly report, Gov. Quinn announced plans to close two state facilities, and more pension abuses are revealed. Read More >
Budget problems persist one year after income tax increase
posted on Thursday, January 12, 2012 12:00 AM
State Sen. Sue Rezin says one year after the historic tax increase was passed, Illinois still faces massive budget problems. Read More >
Over 200 New Laws Took Effect Jan. 1
posted on Sunday, January 01, 2012 12:00 AM
More than 200 new laws, covering everything from local library boards to murder, went into effect on January 1. Read More >
Workforce Services Division of Will County Releases January Schedule
posted on Thursday, December 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Looking for a job? The Workforce Services Division of Will County can help. Read More >
Senate Week in Review: December 12-16
posted on Friday, December 16, 2011 12:00 AM
Following the Dec. 13 passage of a targeted job creation and retention package, many Illinois lawmakers are now calling for a more thorough review and possibly a rollback of state tax hikes that were passed just under a year ago. Read More >
Cemetery oversight regulation revision sent to Governor
posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:00 AM
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said the Senate concurred with House amendments Dec. 13 on revised cemetery legislation that will make several changes to the previously approved Cemetery Oversight Act. Read More >