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Monday, October 19, 2015
Budget Hotline

IL Comptroller Leslie Munger has created a hotline for state vendors and social service providers who have questions about the current budget impasse. Call (855) IL-Ask-Us to have your questions…


Thursday, October 15, 2015
Senior Citizens Fair

Save the date Prairie Council on Aging’s SENIOR FAIR Monday, October 26 at Hamilton’s 110 North East Street Jacksonville, IL from 10am to 1pm Questions:  Call the Prairie Council on…


Monday, October 5, 2015
Just the Facts on the Budget Impasse

While Illinois’ seemingly unending budget “battle” continues, I have remained hopeful that cooler heads would prevail and true compromise would occur. I feel it important for everyone to know what…


Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Secretary of State Office Going Green

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recently announced his office will no longer mail license plate renewal notices due to the state budget impasse. His office is offering to send…


Friday, September 25, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions about Group Employee Insurance During Budget Impasse

Central Management Services released a series of questions and answers for state employees who are covered by the State’s Group Insurance during the budget impasse. 


Monday, September 14, 2015
Davidsmeyer: Governor Keeps Commitment to State Employees

Last week, an agreement was struck between Governor Rauner’s Administration and Union leaders that will keep negotiations going between the two parties and prevent a lockout or strike. “This is…


Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Tolling Agreement

Tolling agreement signed by Governor Rauner’s Administration and Union Leaders.


Thursday, September 3, 2015
Governor’s Letter to Representatives Davidsmeyer and Unes

On September 2nd, Governor Rauner signed a letter to Representatives Davidsmeyer and Unes promising not to lockout state employees or force a strike.  View the letter here:


Monday, August 17, 2015
Davidsmeyer: Pass Clean Bill to Support Senior Citizens

Last week, Chicago Democrats used a parliamentary maneuver to add a multi-million dollar spending amendment to legislation that recently passed the Illinois Senate.  This legislative action delays funding to senior…


Friday, August 7, 2015
Davidsmeyer: No Budget – No Pay for Politicians

State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) voted with his Republican colleagues to reject an automatic pay raise that state legislators are set to receive this month. Nearly three months ago Rep….