ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
53RD DISTRICT

ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR
53RD DISTRICT

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No New Taxes!

It’s 7:30 p.m. and we’re still here at the Capitol. Once again, Springfield’s answer to every problem is the same — raise taxes on working

Working Families Could Face $1.5 Billion Tax Hike in Second Week of Veto
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Oct. 27

New week, new updates! Here’s a quick look at what’s happening and the stories you’ll want to catch up on. This week’s newsletter includes the

Illinois Faces New $267 Million Deficit
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Oct. 20

Senator Balkema Resolution Honors Illinois Farmers During Harvest Season As combines roll through the fields this harvest season, I sponsored Senate Resolution 124, which passed

Legislators Return to Springfield for Fall Veto Session
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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: Oct 13

Greetings, this week’s newsletter highlights some key topics you won’t want to miss! This week’s newsletter includes the following topics: Legislators Return to Springfield for

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Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: October 6

Hello, I hope you had a great weekend! This week’s newsletter includes the following topics: State Government Spending Surges 40% Under the Current Administration Last

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