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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
McCombie Statement on Atrocities Against Civilians in Israel

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement in response to eyewitness accounts and video evidence of the heinous atrocities committed against civilians in Israel: “I am sickened beyond…


Thursday, August 31, 2023
MCCOMBIE STATEMENT ON INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY

In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie is renewing her call for bipartisan cooperation to address the opioid epidemic impacting communities all…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
McCombie Continues Push for Ethics Reform Amid Mapes Verdict

In light of the guilty verdict handed to Tim Mapes, former right-hand man of criminally charged ex-House Speaker Mike Madigan, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie is pressing for greater ethics…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
McCombie Questions Speaker Welch’s Commitment to Ethics Reform

In light of the guilty verdict handed to Tim Mapes, former Speaker Mike Madigan’s right-hand man, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement: “We have had too many…


Friday, August 4, 2023
McCombie Responds to Motion to Halt Crisis Pregnancy Center Law

After a federal judge granted a motion to immediately halt a new law targeting crisis pregnancy centers, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement: “House Republicans consistently said…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
McCombie Responds to SAFE-T Act Decision

Below is a statement from House Republican Leader Tony McCombie after the Illinois Supreme Court decision on provisions of the SAFE-T Act was issued today: “Politically compelled public policy has…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Newly Signed Budget Includes Democrat Backed Lawmaker Pay Hike

The Illinois state budget that looks to spend $50.6 billion in the next fiscal year was signed by Governor JB Pritzker today. Included in the spending plan was a pay…


Wednesday, June 7, 2023
FY24 State Budget Signed into Law

Today Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget.  In response, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement: “Today Governor JB Pritzker signed one…


Friday, May 26, 2023
McCombie Comments on Billion Dollar Spending Plan

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement on the proposed FY24 state budget: “Illinoisans will not be shocked to find out that the Democrat proposed $50.6 billion budget…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
McCombie Gives Budget Update

In response to Democratic leaders announcing a budget agreement, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement: “I have repeatedly said it, but will say it once more:  Republicans…