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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…


Friday, May 19, 2023
McCombie: “We Are Here to Work”

At a press conference today in the state capitol, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie gave an update on legislative session, which was slated to end today: May 19th. The legislature,…


Friday, May 19, 2023
House Republican Leader Gives End of Session Update

On the last scheduled day of legislative session in the Illinois House, and no news of a potential state budget agreement in sight, Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following…


Thursday, May 18, 2023
Nuclear Power Plant Measure Clears Legislature

This week in Springfield, a measure passed to utilize nuclear power plants in Illinois. Senate Bill 76 would end the nuclear energy moratorium that currently prevents any construction on new…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
McCombie Questions Democrats’ Penalty Enhancements

Despite efforts to help protect Department of Children and Family Service workers, State Representative Tony McCombie’s bill has been prevented from moving forward.  McCombie has been working since 2017 to…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
McCombie attends the Illinois Police Officer Memorial

Today, I joined my colleagues and many around the state who traveled to Springfield to attend the Illinois Police Officers Memorial.  Our thoughts and prayers are with law enforcement and the…


Saturday, February 4, 2023
Thanking our mail carriers today!

National Thank A Mail Carrier Day (also known as Thank a Mailman Day) is celebrated on February 4th. The day of recognition reminds us to be thankful for people who…


Monday, September 12, 2022
Op-Ed from Rep. McCombie: A Reflection on 9/11

This past Sunday was the 21st anniversary of the September 11 attack on our Nation. A day of inconceivable tragedy, but also a day that brought us together in a…


Friday, June 24, 2022
Rep. McCombie: SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade is Correct Decision

STERLING, IL – Early Friday morning, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the landmark case Dobbs v. Jackson, overturning the 1973 ruling of Roe v. Wade. The majority opinion,…