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McCombie Endorsed by Dispatch Argus
McCombie, the former mayor of Savanna, hit the ground running two years ago in Springfield, where she proved to be a quick study. She regularly works across the aisle in a Democrat-dominated Statehouse, and has not hesitated to buck her own party leadership on issues that matter to her and to her constituents in the……
Endorsers and Supporters
Endorsers: Operators International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB: Illinois Farm Bureau Activator – Friend of AG) Illinois Education Association (IEA) Illinois Chamber of Commerce Named: Champion of Free Enterprise & Outstanding Freshman Illinois Realtors Association Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) National Federation of……
McCombie named Outstanding Freshman Representative by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Savanna…State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) was named “Outstanding Freshman Representative” by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday for her exemplary voting record in favor of job creation and retention during the 100th General Assembly. “This is an immense honor to be the only public servant from either chamber recognized as a Freshman legislator,” said……
McCombie pleased Moline & Coal Valley Libraries will receive Project Next Generation Grant Funding
Savanna…State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced that Secretary of State and State Librarian, Jesse White, will be awarding 2019 Project Next Generation (PNG) grants to two public libraries in the 71st District as well as 29 others throughout the State. “The Moline Public Library as well as the Robert R Jones Public Library in Coal……
McCombie Bill Extends Property Tax Exemption to Life Care Facilities
Savanna…State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced that Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 3093, a bill Rep. McCombie sponsored stating that a general homestead exemption applies to a life care facility. McCombie sponsored the legislation to grant a general and senior homestead exemption to residents in facilities like Friendship Manor in Rock Island, saving a resident……
McCombie-backed Changes Enacted for Minority & Female Apprenticeships Reporting
State Representative Tony McCombie announced that Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 2637, a bill Rep. McCombie sponsored to improve the accuracy of reporting of Minority & Female participation in building trades apprenticeships programs. “The signing of this legislation will ensure more accurate reporting of demographic trends in the State’s building trades apprenticeship programs,” said Rep….…
McCombie bill a win for small savings banks
Momentum also building for federal regulatory reform SAVANNA – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a banking bill into law that originated with 71st District state Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna. Not only is it being hailed as a win for smaller banks, it’s a win for McCombie. It’s the first bill she took the distance, from drafting……
McCombie helps spread word about Special Wildlife Grants
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) is helping spread the word that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications from not-for-profit organizations and units of government interested in developing projects to enhance wildlife habitat through the Illinois Habitat Fund and the State Pheasant Fund. The IDNR Division of Wildlife Resources administers these……
Rep. McCombie’s Bill to Cut Red-Tape Signed into Law
Savanna…State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced that Governor Rauner signed House Bill 4589, the first bill she shepherded through the Illinois House from bill drafting to bill signing. A local bank in Savanna brought forth the idea for this legislation to Rep. McCombie because larger banks were regulated less than smaller banks under previous law……
McCombie praises bipartisan budget
State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, did her best Monday to avoid getting political in a presentation to the Moline Rotary Club at Trinity Lutheran Church. Speaking to about 100 Rotarians and guests, McCombie — a former mayor — shared insights from her first term as a state representative in Springfield. “Government does not always have……