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Monday, May 27, 2019
Statement on the Passing of the Graduated Income Tax

Springfield, IL –State Representative Tony McCombie released the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives passed the graduated income tax amendment, SJRCA 1, on a partisan roll call with…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Majority Raising Taxes instead of Working on Balanced Budget

Today, with only four (4) days till the budget deadline the Majority in Springfield decided to put to the top of the agenda a constitutional amendment to raise your taxes. We…


Thursday, May 23, 2019
Rep. McCombie, House & Senate GOP Members Call For DCFS Worker Protections

Springfield, IL –State Representative Tony McCombie stood with Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate today, along with the husband and daughter of slain DCFS worker Pam Knight, to demand…


Monday, May 20, 2019
STATE AGENCIES TO ASSIST FLOOD VICTIMS THROUGH FLOOD ASSISTANCE CENTER IN ROCK ISLAND COUNTY

One-stop-shop for disaster information and recovery assistance SPRINGFIELD – A Flood Assistance Center, also referred to as a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC), will open in Rock Island County next week…


Friday, May 17, 2019
This week in Springfield

Thank you to the Chadwick-Milledgeville 8th Graders, Friends of the Hennepin Canal, Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living, Citadel Healthcare, Sterling Salvation Army, and the Riverbend Food Bank for visiting Springfield and…


Friday, May 17, 2019
Local Girls Can Explore STEM Careers and Earn Scholarships through ComEd

ComEd Icebox Derby Applications Open:Local Girls Can Explore STEM Careers and Earn Scholarships  ComEd is seeking 30 young women who have a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)…


Sunday, May 12, 2019
Rep. McCombie Announces Spring Photo Contest

Savanna….Today State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced the beginning of her spring 2019 photo contest: State Representative Tony McCombie will once again bring the 71st District to Springfield with her…


Friday, May 10, 2019
McCombie Opposes Proposed Transportation Tax Increases

State Representative Tony McCombie issued the following statement today following House Committee Action (HB391-Amendment 1) to make Illinois’ gas tax burden the highest in the nation: “As a representative in…


Thursday, May 9, 2019
Financial assistance, payment plans help people pay energy bills

program through ComEd Connects People who need help paying their energy bills can access a range of financial assistance programs and payment options. Payment OptionsComEd offers payment options, such as…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rep. McCombie, House Republicans Hold Press Conference in Response to Proposed Pritzker Graduated Tax Amendment

Springfield – State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) joined State Representatives Tom Morrison (Palatine), and fellow members of the Illinois House Republican Caucus for a press conference on Tuesday to discuss…