
Balkema’s Weekly Breakdown: May 19
The Clean Slate Act Survey Results Many thanks to those who participated in last week’s survey. An overwhelming 92% of respondents weighed in on whether
The Clean Slate Act Survey Results Many thanks to those who participated in last week’s survey. An overwhelming 92% of respondents weighed in on whether
SPRINGFIELD, IL- A new wave of government hiring in Illinois is drawing scrutiny from Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), who says the rapid growth in
Republican Senators Warn $6 Billion in New Taxes Will Devastate Illinois’ Small Business Community During National Small Business Week, I sounded the alarm over a new
Senator Chris Balkema (R- Channahon), issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s visit to Springfield, praising her leadership
Pritzker’s Spending Surge Comes at Taxpayers’ Expense While families are tightening their belts, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to fund
In response to growing concerns over Illinois’ exploding deer population, State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) co-sponsored legislation to reform outdated wildlife rules and provide relief
National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, May 1. The National Day of Prayer has a rich history dating back to
State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) recently welcomed high school students across the 53rd Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol for his Youth Advisory Council
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus, including State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance
Illinois Ranks #7 for State and Local Tax Burden in 2025 Tax Day has passed, and it left many Illinoisians with a bad taste in
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