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Saturday, August 31, 2024
VIDEO: McCombie Calls for Harsher Penalties for People Who Hurt DCFS Workers

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has been working on legislation for several years since the 2018 death of another DCFS worker, Pamela Knight. With last week’s conviction of Benjamin Reed,…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Sweet Corn Day a Success!

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently held the third annual Sweet Corn Day event in Savanna. McCombie created the event to celebrate sweet corn and create a great day…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
House Republicans Respond to Democrats’ Political Games

Yesterday, Democrats passed brazen legislation in the Illinois House to change election law to their own self-serving political advantages, stifle the ability of the Republican party to fill office vacancies,…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Insurance Reform Measure Passes House; House Republicans Ensure No Enhancements for Migrants

During this week’s legislative session, the House passed the Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), a complex bill to reform insurance. The measure removes prior authorization for crisis mental healthcare and bans…


Thursday, April 18, 2024
VIDEO: Democrats Prioritize Kangaroos Over Taxpayers

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie debated a bill in the Illinois House that would ban kangaroos and exotic cats. McCombie brought to light the lack of seriousness in this initiative,…


Thursday, April 18, 2024
Leader McCombie Honors Dan Goodwin: Philanthropist and Friend

“Members of the Illinois House and Senate are incredibly saddened to learn of the death of Dan Goodwin,” said Leader McCombie. “He was a prolific philanthropist and friend to many—and…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
VIDEO: Leader McCombie Talks IDFPR Fixes

Thursday, February 22, 2024
House Republicans Offer Budget Insight

Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget this year includes: ? A $2.29 billion increase from last year’s enacted budget ? A $775 million shortfall for FY25 based on existing revenue and the Governor’s spending plan…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
House Republicans React to Governor’s Budget

Following the Governor’s annual budget address, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie stood alongside Republican budgeteers to share their views on the speech. Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal includes a 4.5% increase…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Video: McCombie Reacts to State Budget Address