Posts Tagged ‘paul schimpf’
Schimpf not seeking new term
State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced Friday that he will not seek another term in office in 2020. Schimpf, 48, was elected state senator in 2016. “Although I am honored…
Read MoreMixed opinions on minimum wage hike
The Illinois Senate passed a bill Thursday that would increase the minimum wage in the state to $15 an hour by 2025. It passed along party lines, with 39 Democrats…
Read MoreSchimpf lists legislative priorities
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) has announced his goals and priorities for the spring legislative session that starts Jan. 29. Schimpf has divided his priorities into two categories, with one…
Read MoreIllinois passes budget ahead of spring deadline
For the first time since 2015, the Illinois General Assembly capitalized on bipartisan negotiations to pass what lawmakers referred to as a balanced budget before the end of the spring…
Read MoreHow much do your legislators make?
In less than a month, the polls will open up for Illinois residents to choose primary candidates for local, state and federal…
Read MoreSchimpf advocates for Southwest Illinois Connector
State Sen. Paul Schimpf has a number of goals for the spring session, including introducing legislation to help with job creation in southern Illinois and consolidate state government. One of…
Read MoreFour-County Highway Coalition meeting Aug. 29 in Waterloo
The Four-County Highway Coalition will host an informational public meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Waterloo City Hall. Officials from Jackson, Perry, Randolph, and Monroe counties formed the coalition…
Read MoreSchimpf ready to serve 58th district
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) took the oath of office last Wednesday in Springfield with a spirit of readiness and enthusiasm to serve the 58th district. “It is my honor…
Read MoreRepublicans win big in Monroe County
A strong Republican wave swept through Monroe County on Tuesday night, with the party winning all contested local races. “We had a clean sweep tonight,” Monroe County GOP Central Committee…
Read MoreForum brings candidates out to shine
The 2016 Meet the Candidates Election Forum is in the books, and the approximately 150 Monroe Countians who attended the event at Waterloo High School or watched the live feed…
Read MorePolitical campaign sign controversy continues
Tensions were high during Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board, as local Democratic party leader Jeannine Belt sat down across the table from commissioners and addressed the issue of…
Read MoreIllinois lawmakers approve stopgap budget
Thursday marked the end of Illinois’ fiscal year 2016, and citizens anticipated results of a day-long legislative session in Springfield, which finally turned out a stopgap budget. “The stopgap budget…
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