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Bailey: 'It's time that we put an end to this nonsense of passing pork-filled budgets'
Senator and gubernatorial Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) argued the state budget proposal has too much for special interests and was pushed through the Legislature too quickly. He posted his speech from the Senate opposing the budget on Facebook.
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Bailey accuses Irvin of misleading voters: 'I'm a lifelong Republican, he's a career Democrat'
In an April 2 tweet, Senator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey accused his primary opponent, Richard Irvin, of "lying and trying to mislead people" about his political leanings.
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Bailey slams opponent Irvin for contrary views on criminal justice reform legislation
In a Tweet posted on March 31, Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville), who is running for governor in a bid to unseat incumbent J.B. Pritzker, went after a Republican opponent, implying that Richard Irvin's "tough on crime" boasts may not be what they seem.
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Bailey highlights National Vietnam War Veterans' Day
On the fifth annual commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans' Day, Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) took to social media to honor those veterans.
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Bailey's name will top the Republican primary ballot for governor
Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has won the top spot on the June Republican primary ballot for governor.
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Marter on Madigan: 'His crime wave finally caught up to him'
Republican Congressional candidate James Marter recently voiced his opinion on the recent indictment of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan.
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Candidate Bailey complains of 'a shortage of leadership and common sense in the Governor's office!'
Gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) recently tweeted a list of complaints about Gov. Pritzker's administration.
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Bailey speaks out on indictment of Madigan
Gubernatorial candidate and Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) had strong words to share following last week's indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Stoller: Madigan's 'shady and questionable ways still pollute our state government'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) says though former House Speaker Mike Madigan is facing charges, corruption remains a problem in Springfield.
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Bailey: 'We support school choice and options for parents'
State Sen. (R-Xenia) and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey supports school choice and masks being optional in classrooms.
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Harmon raises millions in last quarter of 2021 for reelection campaign
A new report from the nonpartisan research and advocacy group Reform for Illinois reports that state Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) has brought in millions of dollars for his reelection campaign.
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Bailey: No science or proof to justify Chicago mandates
A passport mandate requiring proof of vaccination is in place in Chicago, and at least one state lawmaker is concerned it will be ineffective, much like a similar program in New York City.
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Gubernatorial candidate Bailey will make campaign stop in Pittsfield on Friday
Illinois gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) will make a campaign stop Friday in Pittsfield.
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Bailey takes gubernatorial campaign on statewide bus tour
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has announced that he is taking his gubernatorial campaign on the road this month for a bus tour between Dec. 13 and 15 at a variety of locations.
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Bailey says Pritzker is making 'decisions that should be between an individual and their doctor'
A state senator asserted that Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democrats forsook families by amending the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act to prevent it from being used as a loophole to avoid complying with COVID mandates.
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In poll, Bailey comes out ahead among Republican candidates
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) thinks a new Republican poll for governor should send a stern message to Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Durkin: Democratic-drawn maps 'have proven to be unusable and unlawful'
Illinois Republicans insist recently released U.S. Census Bureau data makes clear that the redistricting plan pushed through by Democrats stands in violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
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Legislative Inspector General Pope resigns: 'The LIG has no real power to effect change'
Legislative Inspector General (LIG) Carol Pope has announced plans to step down in a letter that indicts the whole system.
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Schimpf: 'Legislation should be judged on its merits, not the political clout of its proponents'
Former state senator and Republican candidate for governor Paul Schimpf argues that former Senate President John Cullerton returning to Springfield as a lobbyist tells you everything you need to know about state government.
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Bailey slams energy bill, Cullerton returning as lobbyist: 'We need to end this revolving door'
State senator and GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is not impressed with the energy legislation that will call the Illinois Senate to the Statehouse for one day in July.