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Wednesday, August 29, 2018
McCombie Bill Extends Property Tax Exemption to Life Care Facilities

State Representative Tony McCombie announced that Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 3093, a bill Rep. McCombie sponsored stating that a general homestead exemption applies to a life care facility. McCombie…


Friday, August 24, 2018
Local Leaders make plea for Workforce Development Help

Great to sit with area educators, businesses and manufacturers to learn how we can help develop opportunities in our region! We have more career opportunities right now than people… check…


Friday, August 24, 2018
McCombie-backed Changes Enacted for Minority and Female Apprenticeships Reporting

State Representative Tony McCombie announced that Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 2637, a bill Rep. McCombie sponsored to improve the accuracy of reporting of Minority & Female participation in building…


Friday, August 17, 2018
Rep. McCombie’s Bill to Rebuild Appraisal Industry in Illinois Signed by Governor

State Representative Tony McCombie announced that Governor Rauner signed House Bill 5502, a bill Rep. McCombie sponsored to remove an unnecessary testing requirement to encourage new real estate appraiser trainees…


Friday, August 10, 2018
Alert: Grants, Loans, and Funding Opportunities for Recreation, Public Safety, and Jobs

IDNR OSLAD and LWCF Grant Program Applications being Accepted The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced applications are being accepted for grants through the Open Space Land Acquisition and…


Monday, August 6, 2018
Rep. McCombie’s Bill to Cut Red-Tape Signed into Law

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced that Governor Rauner signed House Bill 4589, the first bill she shepherded through the Illinois House from bill drafting to bill signing.   A…


Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Illinois State Police Taking Applications for Cadet Class 129

Hiring! ISP RECRUITMENT: Illinois State Trooper The Illinois State Police Merit Board is currently processing applications for Cadet Class 129, tentatively scheduled for April 2019. In order to be considered…


Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Disytrict 71 Travels: McCombie Visits YMCA

Great success at Rep. McCombie’s Jobs Fair today… thanks to all who participated! Afterward, Rep. McCombie spoke with Mike at the YMCA about their mission, projects, programs, and future! We…


Tuesday, July 31, 2018
McCombie Provides State of the State Update to Moline Rotary Club

Rep. Tony McCombie spoke to the Moline Rotary Club on July 30.  Read more about her visit and comments here.


Thursday, July 26, 2018
Governor signs bill expanding historic preservation tax credit program

Action expected to fuel jobs, economic development statewide “I am thankful for the expansion and signing of this legislation. SB 3527 will encourage investors to take a look at the…