Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse
The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.
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Fowler defeats Forby by wide margin in District 59 state Senate race
Republican Dale Fowler soundly defeated state Sen. Gary Forby (D-Benton) in District 59 — unseating an incumbent who served for over 12 years — with an agenda that focused on term limits, education and jobs.
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GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility
Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.
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Schimpf 's 2nd Amendment support earns NRA endorsement
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. and District 58 state Senate candidate Paul Schimpf has received the National Rifle Association’s endorsement in his race against former Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon to fill the seat of retiring state Sen. David Luechtefeld (R-Okawville).
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Schimpf blasts Simon for opposing term limits
Republican 58th District State Senate candidate and retired Marine Lt. Col. Paul Schimpf recently offered the following comments on political term limits for the General Assembly after Gov. Bruce Rauner expressed his support.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees to discuss chancellor appointment
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees to discuss diversity initiatives framework
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13.
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GOP state Senate candidate Schimpf gives thumbs down to higher taxes
Paul Schimpf, a Republican candidate for state Senate in District 58, is not happy about Illinois having the highest tax rates in the country.
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GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending
Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.
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SIU Carbondale awards Ryan Gougis the 2016 Gene Callahan Internship
Ryan Gougis has been awarded the spring 2016 Gene Callahan Internship at the Illinois State Capitol.
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GOP House candidate sets sights on re-establishing state’s rep
Benton business owner David Severin, the GOP candidate for the 117th District State House seat, says the proverbial kicking-the-can-down-the-road political mentality has to end if Illinois is to regain a reputable status.
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State Senate candidate Paul Schimpf is prepared to take on Illinois political bosses
Illinois State Senate candidate Paul Schimpf is ready to take on Senate President John Cullerton (D-6th District) and Speaker of the House Mike Madigan (D-22nd District), and believes he has what it takes to effectively represent the 58th District, according to a campaign commercial by Liberty Principles PAC.
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Jason Kasiar: Illinois is 'taxing people to death'
Candidates for the Illinois General Assembly were happy to see Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and Senate President John Cullerton (D-6th District) compromising on a possible solution to the state's pension crisis -- even if their plan remains in limbo while lawmakers in Springfield continue to haggle over the state's budget.
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Paul Schimpf brings 'common-sense' approach to 58th District's Senate race
Republican Paul Schimpf, a retired Marine and lawyer, is running for state Senate with the aim of bringing “common-sense” legislating, conservative values and integrity to the state and to the 58th District, which covers Monroe, St. Clair, Randolph, Perry, Jackson, Union and Jefferson counties.