Illinois Representative Mark Batinick (r-97th)
Recent News About Illinois Representative Mark Batinick (r-97th)
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Lawmakers claim deception with 'no budget, no pay' mailers
Several Republican state representatives, along with Deputy Gov. Leslie Munger, spoke at a news conference to discuss mailers sent out by Democratic opponents across the state.
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GOP lawmakers demand separate budget for taxpayer-funded abortions
On the brink of passing a budget, almost a dozen GOP lawmakers gathered for a last-minute press conference rejecting tax-subsidized abortions.
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Lawmakers warn bill requiring pension fund hearings to be broadcast, while admirable, will be a tough sell
Sponsored by Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Champaign), HB4413 mandates retirement system or pension fund hearings be aired in real time and suggests archiving the recorded video on a website for public access.
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GOP House members say Democrat peers using Florida shooting for political gain
Four GOP House members made it clear the Parkland School shooting in Florida should not be why gun bills pass in Springfield.
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State's rollback on business fees hailed as pro-growth move
In a move Gov. Bruce Rauner claims will ease the regulatory burden on small businesses, he approved a bill on Dec. 20 that reduces the fees limited liability companies (LLCs) must pay to conduct business in the state.