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Friday, November 6, 2015
Photo Winners and Student Art Contest

Photo by Marcy Patterson Jacksonville, IL…State Representative CD Davidsmeyer’s (R – Jacksonville) fall photo contest winners are: Angela Dunnagan , Marcy Patterson and Kyla Hurt. The winning photos will be…


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…


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:


Friday, July 17, 2015
Governor Signs Davidsmeyer & McCann’s Legislation

The Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) will now be able to hire staff more quickly, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator…


Monday, July 6, 2015
Veteran Designation Driver’s License

July 1st marks the beginning of veteran designation on Illinois driver’s licenses and identification cards.  The license designation is the result of legislation advanced by the Illinois House Republican Caucus. …