State Rep. Brandon W. Phelps (D-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Brandon W. Phelps (D-Ill.)
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Phelps now lobbies for same groups he legislated as representative
Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) resigned from his legislative post in September, citing health reasons, but then almost immediately registered as a lobbyist, according to Austin Berg, a writer for the Illinois Policy Institute.
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30 state lawmakers, including Brandon Phelps, leaving office
The Illinois General Assembly will see 30 lawmakers not return, including Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Elizabethtown).
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Phelps targeted by Americans for Prosperity over veto vote
The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign targeting several state representatives, including Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg), over their vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on the recently passed budget.
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Phelps, Bryant vote to hike taxes, Severin, Costello vote no
In a move that Republican leaders say cut off negotiations, the House passed a bill on Sunday that nets $5.4 billion in revenue by raising income and corporate taxes.
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House Democrats from Southwest Illinois receive personalized letters asking them to stand up on property tax freeze
Southwest Illinois area Democrats in the House Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) and Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.
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State GOP: Phelps should not support any Chicago schools pension bailout
Observing a virtual hole in the budget, Illinois Republicans recently said it’s time to call in a favor to state Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg), who this year promised to oppose Chicago’s public school bailout.
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House OKs resolution to allow ATVs in Shawnee National Forest
Paving the road to improving recreational transportation in Southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, the Illinois House recently approved HR 1269, a resolution to allow all terrain-vehicle (ATV) use in the forest, spearheaded by state Rep. Brandon Phelps (D-Harrisburg) and four additional lawmakers.
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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.