Jason Kasiar for State Representative
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Kasiar compares his slim campaign budget with Phelps' PAC-fueled war chest
A day before the general election, the fundraising machine for a Southern Illinois Democrat looking to hold onto his state House seat is humming to keep commercials on the air and fliers in the mail.
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Kasiar: Safe Roads Amendment would help remedy 'screwed-up priorities'
As Election Day nears, the debate over the Safe Roads Amendment is heating up.
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Poll finds Trump leading Clinton in southwest Illinois districts by wide margins
A new Ogden & Fry poll shows Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leading Democrat Hillary Clinton by between 18 and 39 percent in battleground state legislative districts in southwest Illinois.
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Kasiar cites poll as proof residents are fed up with state's high taxes
A recent poll from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University Carbondale indicates Illinois tax rates are a big factor in residents’ desire to move out of the state.
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Kasiar tours District 118, laments state's neglect of region's roads
When you travel through 11 counties by RV, you start to notice the state of the roads.
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Kasiar outlines plan to promote coal industry
Jason Kasiar, Republican candidate for House district 118, wants to create jobs in Southern Illinois by revitalizing the region’s coal industry.
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Illinois doesn't do enough to promote business, Kasiar says
A new workforce report shows Illinois continues to lose workers to other states, with losses in major industries like manufacturing, construction, education and health services, among others.
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Kasiar says 'unrealistic' promises to blame for stalled contract negotiations
With the governor refusing to bend to a set of unrealistic contract demands, including perks like annual raises during a state budget crisis and policies that allow 10 unauthorized absences with no consequences, stalled negotiations with Illinois’ largest state employee union have reached a partial impasse, according to an administrative law judge.
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Kasiar: Legislature must answer for state pension crisis
With the state’s pension woes only getting worse, Jason Kasiar, the Republican candidate for state House in District 118, said he believes the state is reaping the consequences of a dishonest state government.
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Kasiar donates baseball tickets to local law enforcement
The candidate donated 60 Southern Illinois Miners tickets to several local departments.
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Students need individualized attention, not standardized tests, Kasiar says
The number of states planning to use the new tests developed under Common Core State Standards fell 62 percent since 2011.
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Kasiar: 'We've got to fight for each other'
As a businessman and a lifelong local, Jason Kasiar, a Republican House candidate for District 118, knows how tired people are of establishment politics that have made their lives more difficult.
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Time for Illinois to move forward, says GOP House District 118 candidate
Business as usual doesn't cut it anymore in southern Illinois, according to businessman Jason Kasiar, who seeks the 118th District seat.
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Kasiar addresses Illinois budget crisis
Illinois pharmacist and businessman Jason Kasiar, running as Republican House candidate for District 118, responded to the crisis in Springfield recently on his Facebook page, posting that “Education is not a game, it's a priority.”
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Kasiar fish fry, BBQ fundraiser slated for June 30
Constituents are invited to a fish fry fundraiser and “BBQ Shindig” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 30 at the home of state representative candidate Jason Kasiar, located at 8390 US 45 in North Eldorado.
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Kasiar questions Phelps’ campaign spending; says rules governing spending should be stricter
State Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) campaign records have revealed questionable spending akin to that of Illinois General Auditor Frank Mautino, Republican House Candidate Jason Kasiar believes.
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Kasiar challenges Phelps on Illinois House budget proposals
Illinois House candidate calls on Rep. Phelps to step up and vote to help 2011 flood victims.
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Republican candidate Jason Kasiar looks to prioritize education with election win
With education reform proving to be a main topic in Illinois for the November elections, House candidate Jason Kasiar from District 118 spoke with Southwest Illinois News about why the issue is of particular importance to his community.
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Candidates Dale Fowler and Jason Kasiar on House recess: Illinoisans deserve more
State Senate candidate Dale Fowler and State House candidate Jason Kasiar are disheartened by the decision made by House leadership to adjourn the legislative session without a balanced budget.
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House Dist. 118 candidate values hard work and service
Jason Kasiar, a lifelong resident of Illinois and Republican candidate for state House District 118, knows the value of hard work and serving his community.