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Representative McCombie Working to Protect Illinois Workers
Representative McCombie’s HB1482 that would protect the workers for Department of Children and Family Services and Department of Aging has passed out of the Judicial-Criminal Committee. This bill is a closure of a loophole that was discovered after Pam Knight lost her live after being attacked at a home visit for a DCFS case. Read……
Representative McCombie and Representative Brady join Capitol Connection to discuss Spring Session
https://www.wcia.com/capitol-connection/house-republicans-dig-in-against-pritzker-s-progressive-income-tax-plan/1864766311…
McCombie Supports HB 3462 Hunting Safety Education
SPRINGFIELD- I appreciate that it’s not a mandate, but with Moms Demand Action at the capitol, this shouldn’t just be a downstate issue, and the safety piece of the class is extremely important. I think it could be utilized as a way for folks who do not actively hunt or shoot trap to learn about……
Representative McCombie’s Response to Pritzker’s Tax Proposal
“Sales taxes and property taxes are proven to be regressive compared to our income tax structure, so why are we not willing look at how we tax goods, services and our properties? The Governor should be looking at our overall tax burden (sales, income, use, property, etc.) and make changes that will bring growth and……
Tony McCombie: ‘Huge task’ in rebuilding House GOP caucus
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Republicans suffered big losses in the 2018 elections, giving up seven House seats and handing a 74-44 supermajority to Democrats. Now it’s up to state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, to try and turn things around, and she has no illusions about how big of a task that will be. “Huge. A huge……
Representative Tony McCombie first female elected as the Illinois House Republican Organization Chair
Springfield, IL — The Illinois House Republican Organization has elected State Representative Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to be the HRO chairman for this upcoming election cycle in 2020. “Illinois is in desperate need for reforms that will help move the state forward, and it is our responsibility to ensure that we are running the best campaigns……
Representatives Swanson and McCombie Speak Against Min. Wage Hike
Representatives Dan Swanson and Tony McCombie Speak Out on Minimum Wage Hike by Sean Kernan On Thursday, the Illinois House of Representative voted to raise the state minimum wage in Illinois to $15.00 per hour over a six year period. The bill passed on party line vote with no Republicans voting in favor of the measure….…
State Senator pushes back as gun control measures gain traction in Springfield
One bill would tax ammunition, another would have police scour the social media accounts of people seeking to legally buy guns, a third would ban some common firearms, even from law-abiding gun owners. One state lawmaker said that people’s rights are being threatened by the aggressive anti-gun agenda. State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, has been……
Democrats again grant broad powers to House Rules Committee
A set of legislative rules that gives a five-member committee in the Democrat-controlled Illinois House broad authority to decide how legislation moves through the statehouse has frustrated not only Republican lawmakers, but also Illinois residents who want to change things. When lawmakers come back next week, the House will have rules that Republicans have said……
OUR VIEW: Strong legislative team give reason for hope
In Washington and Springfield, the region’s representatives are gaining respect and power New leaders have been sworn into their offices in Washington and Springfield. For all but the most jaded and cynical, there is hope that a new governor and fresh legislative sessions can bring needed changes. One reason for optimism in Springfield is the……