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Author Archives: Steve Reick
Frustrated? Call (217) 782-5350. Ask for Mike.
We have 19 days until the end of the legislative session, and how have we spent the month of May so far? We didn’t meet at all during the first week, and this past week was spent passing resolutions and … Continue reading
Posted in Illinois Budget
Tagged Budget, General Assembly, Illinois Budget, Michael Madigan
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Please Donate
I look at campaign contributions as an affirmation that you agree with what I’m trying to accomplish in Springfield, that I’m giving you voice in the process. Your kind contribution will help me continue giving you that voice. Thank you.
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Why I’m Not Taking a Pension
Last week I told you that I have elected to opt out of the General Assembly Retirement System (GARS), and thus will not be eligible for the legislative pension. There are a number of reasons why, and I’d like to … Continue reading
Opting Out of the Legislative Pension
Early on in the campaign, I said that, if elected, I would not take a legislative pension.
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Moving From Campaigning to Representing
I’ve waited to discuss the outcome of the election, not because I didn’t feel that I owed you a comment, but to allow it to sink in. The days since November 8 have been a whirlwind, but now the dust … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election
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