East Central Reporter

East Central Reporter

Thursday, November 14, 2019

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Rep. Miller seeks 'to truly address the problem of prescription drug costs'

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is standing behind his No vote on legislation that caps insurance copays on drugs such as insulin.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2019

From Chambana Sun

Bribery, corruption scandals add weight to Halbrook's case for a 'new Illinois' without Chicago

By East Central Reporter Reports | 3 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has no doubt about where the corruption scandal now unfolding in Springfield starts and ends.

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From SE Illinois News

'Government accountability' a better solution than a progressive income tax, Rep. Bailey says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) wants voters to know that Democratic state leaders including Gov. J.B. Pritzker are pushing the progressive income tax under false pretenses.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer pushes for bipartisan support to fight corruption in state government

By East Central Reporter Reports | 4 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has heard just about enough regarding corruption in state government.

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Mary Miller, wife of Rep. Chris Miller, to run in 15th Congressional District

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 11, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) insists his wife’s decision to enter the race to replace retiring U.S. Rep. John Shimkus (R-Collinsville) in the 15th Congressional District without ever having held elected office was an easy one.

From South Central Illinois News

Rep. Wilhour helps initiate bill to fight the high cost of Illinois' 'corruption tax'

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is sounding the alarm about the level of corruption in Springfield.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey speaks out against bill that would amend Supreme Court ruling and further empower unions

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) views Senate Bill 1784 as a solution in search of a problem.

From SE Illinois News

Pritzker's inaction puts Illinois' future in the hands of voters, GOP, Rep. Bailey say

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Freshmen state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) finds his time in Springfield becoming increasingly frustrating.

From Macon Reporter

Rep. Halbrook joins GOP push for ethics task force in state government

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is among a growing number of Republican lawmakers pushing to enact legislation that would make Illinois home to some of the most stringent ethics laws in the country.

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Corruption will continue until voters 'stop sending so many Democrats to Springfield,' Rep. Miller says

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) believes the fall of former state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) is a good example of what happens when people run for office for all the wrong reasons.

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Rep. Bailey pushes for tighter lobbying restrictions in response to Arroyo resignation

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is applauding the forced resignation of former state Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) as a step in the right direction toward bringing reform to Springfield.

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CITY OF EFFINGHAM: Hiring Engineer Position

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2019

We are hiring!

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CITY OF CASEY: City Hall Will Be Moving To Our New Location

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 4, 2019

Over the next week or so City Hall will be in the process of moving to our new location.

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Pritzker's popularity will continue to slide, Rep. Miller predicts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 29, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) argues that a new poll revealing that Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s disapproval numbers have climbed to above 40 percent does not accurately represent the sentiment in the 110th District.

From Macon Reporter

Illinois taxpayers paying the price for Chicago Democrats' corruption, Rep. Halbrook says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 17 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) spends a lot of his time these days imagining a different Illinois.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer praises passage of law to limit farm-equipment restrictions

By East Central Reporter Reports | 17 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville), a member of the House GOP’s Appropriations, Environment and Conservation, and Public Health Committees, is applauding a new law he sponsored that will update state law and clarify registration requirements for owners of certain farm equipment.

From SE Illinois News

'I think we've all had enough,' Rep. Bailey says about Pritzker's waning popularity

By East Central Reporter Reports | 18 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) marvels at the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker has become his own worst enemy.

From South Central Illinois News

Rep. Wilhour not surprised to see Pritzker's public support on the decline

By East Central Reporter Reports | 18 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is convinced that Gov. J.B. Pritzker will ultimately pay a price for his increasingly liberal policies.

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CITY OF OLNEY: Halloween on Halloween

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2019

Olney Public Library Trick or Treat

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THE PARIS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM: Scare On The Square

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 27, 2019

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