News From State Representative Mark Batinick   For Immediate Release                                                                      Contact: Debbie Kraulidis March 14, 2017                                                                                                         (815) 254-0000   Rep. Batinick: Property Tax Relief Must Be Priority   SPRINGFIELD – Speaking at a press conference today at the Capitol, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) drew...
GOP establishment targets conservatives Posted on March 9, 2017 by Sam RolleyViews: 789 19 Shares http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to22x8HNW-c As Republicans remain divided over the best plan for replacing Obamacare, the GOP establishment is signaling a willingness to go on the attack against conservatives. The American Action...
On Friday (March 3rd), Dan & Amy discussed the latest exclusive regional report on Illinois property taxes from Dan's community newspapers (NorthCookNews.com). The region examined this time: Northwest Suburban Cook County. The question, will you revolt in favor of a better property tax...
February 25, 2017 - 9:00am Environment & Health RAUNER ENTERS FRAY OVER WATER TESTING AROUND 'CLEAN' DUMPS By: Brett Chase INVESTIGATIONS WHY IT MATTERS: A debate over water testing at construction dumps leads to a clash between economic interests and public safety concerns.  Gov....
Vote!!! Your property value and monthly budget may be at risk By Steve Balich March 21, 2017 It is Very important to vote in local elections because local boards have the most impact on your property taxes.  http://willcountynews.com/2016/03/18/americans-for-prosperity-illinois-continues-fighting-higher-property-taxes/ As property tax increases...
Illinois’ excessive number of districts and their costly administrations that siphon money away from students.  From Illinois Policy By Ted Dabrowski, John Klingner DOWNLOAD REPORT CHAPTERS 1: Illinois education spending ranks highest in Midwest, 13th-highest nationally 2: The state’s funding formulas are not the...
Forgotten Illinois: Newton and the reality of America’s heartland   written by Joe Kaiser | photography by Austin Berg    From Illinois Policy Members of the Newton, Ill., Rotary Club meet for lunch every Tuesday at noon in a backroom of Parklanes,...
An alternative to tax hikes A plan to balance the state's budget without tax hikes.       Illinois Policy February 2017 Budget Solutions 2018: Balancing the state budget without tax hikes By Ted Dabrowski, Craig Lesner, John Klingner, Michael Lucci DOWNLOAD REPORT CHAPTERS ...
Civic Fed proposal hits Illinois taxpayers with $51 billion in tax hikes   From Illinois Policy February 2017 The Civic Federation’s budget plan repeats old mistakes with multibillion-dollar tax hikes and no serious, structural reform. The Civic Federation, a research organization that...
News From State Representative Mark Batinick   For Immediate Release                                                                      Contact: Debbie Kraulidis February 23, 2017                                                                                                  (815) 254-0000   Will, Kendall County residents encouraged to make their voice heard on state issues   PLAINFIELD – State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is providing a new resource...

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