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East Central Reporter

Sunday, December 8, 2019

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From South Central Illinois News

Rebuilding the culture in Springfield includes changing the people in charge, Rep. Wilhour says

By East Central Reporter Reports | 20 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) concedes that bringing ethics reform to Springfield is an uphill battle, and will remain so until some other changes can occur.

From SE Illinois News

Amid ongoing corruption probes, Rep. Bailey says voters will have to be more vigilant than ever

By East Central Reporter Reports | 20 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) wants to see a new voter in Illinois.

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Nothing 'serious, meaningful' about Democrats' legislation on ethics reform, Rep. Miller says

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 18, 2019

With corruption running rampant in Springfield, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) insists there is no more time to waste in starting the process toward real reform.

From Chambana Sun

Halbrook: Public-safety pension consolidation a 'piecemeal approach that falls short' of real reform

By East Central Reporter Reports | 21 days ago

Illinois House Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) insists that Senate Bill 1300 does not provide the level of pension of reform the state needs right now.

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CITY OF CASEY: Public Hearing To Determine If The Sale Of Cannabis Will Be Legal Within The City Limits

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

The City of Casey is hosting a Public Hearing on Monday, November 18th, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Room at 101 W Alabama

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CITY OF FLORA: Christmas In The Park-Breakfast With Santa

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa.

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CITY OF MARSHALL: Invitation To Bid

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 17, 2019

The City of Marshall is requesting bids from interested and qualified parties for Lawn Maintenance at eleven (11) locations in Marshall until 10 AM on Friday December 6th, 2019.

From Metro East Sun

Illinois needs 'significant' ethics reform, Sen. Plummer says, not the 'window dressing' Democrats favor

By East Central Reporter Reports | 22 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has a simple and direct rationale for pushing reform legislation that would ban members of the General Assembly and family members from benefitting from lobbying.

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Sen. Righter senses momentum building for ethics reform in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 16, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is looking to seize the moment when it comes to the fight to bring ethical reforms to Springfield.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Nov 14, 2019

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

From Chambana Sun

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | 26 days ago

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

From SE Illinois News

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | 27 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 | 28 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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 | 1 month 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.