Rep. Wait Says No to Terrorists in Northern Illinois
Belvidere…In reaction to Governor Quinn’s plan to sell the Thomson Correctional Center in Thomson, Illinois to the federal government for use as a prison and detention facility for terrorists, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) has signed on to House Resolution 762 calling for the immediate halt of the negotiations.
“Just because Obama has failed to follow through on his campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay does not mean we should bail him out and ship terrorists within 100 miles of Belvidere and Rockford,” said Wait. “This is a completely irresponsible plan from Governor Quinn just to help out his buddies in Washington.”
Wait urges all State Agencies to Cease Using the Term “Swine Flu”
Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) signed on to House Joint Resolution 73 to urge all state agencies, their representatives, and all private media outlets to cease using the term “Swine Flu” and to use the term “2009 H1N1 Influenza” in its place. Since the out break of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza, hog farmers across Illinois have seen a decrease in demand and an inflation of feed costs.
Ron Wait Helps Local Small Business
Chicago, IL… Governor Pat Quinn signed House Bill 797 into law today. HB 797 was introduced by State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) stemming from a constituent complaint. The Rockford company, Area Erectors, needed to move cranes from one work site to another. An employee would drive a crane to the work site with a pickup truck in tow. Once the crane reached the work site, the employee would disconnect the pickup truck and go on to other duties. This system allowed one employee to deliver a crane rather than using double the labor.
Governor Signs Rep. Wait’s Tobacco Bill
Chicago, IL… Governor Pat Quinn signed House Bill 799 into law today. HB 799 was introduced by State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) as a common sense initiative to help eliminate underage tobacco use. The new law now makes it illegal for minors under the age of 18 to possess any cigar, cigarette, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco in any of its forms.
Wait to Host Office Hours in Communities Across the District
Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) announced his community office hours schedule for 2009. Community office hours provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services.
Governor Signs 13 Bills Co-Sponsored by Rep. Wait
Chicago, IL… Governor Pat Quinn signed dozens of bills into law today, 13 of which were co-sponsored by State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere). Seven of the new public acts are laws that benefit veterans.
Ron Wait Wants Your Input on State Budget
Belvidere, IL… With the State of Illinois in financial shambles and no end in sight to the current budget crisis, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is urging citizens to give their input on how to get Illinois’ fiscal house back on track. A new website, www.reinventillinois.com, has recently launched and allows constituents to leave comments, suggestions and possible solutions to the current budget problems.
Rep. Wait: “We are in the middle of a Democrat Civil War”
Springfield, IL… With FY09 officially ended, Democrats in the State of Illinois have yet to come to an agreement on a budget for FY10 and are still leaving Republican lawmakers on the sidelines. State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) stands firm on his claims that spending reforms need to come before any tax increase is considered.
“Right now our job is to not put this crisis on the backs of our most vulnerable citizens and above all, not worsen this already weak economy by raising taxes,” said Wait. “Yesterday we had a plan in place that would have filled $2.2 billion in the budget gap that would have gone directly towards human services. Once again Democrat dysfunction got in the way.”
Rep. Wait to Quinn: “Cut bureaucracy, not human services”
Belvidere, IL… Disgusted with Democrat Governor Pat Quinn’s threat to cut human services, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is calling on the governor to stop playing games with people’s lives and start working on a fiscally sound budget.
“This is not a real proposal, this is a cruel game being played by Democrat lawmakers,” said Wait. “Quinn is not proposing we cut all the new spending for his pet projects, he is threatening cuts on the people who need it most.”
Rep. Wait Helps Defeat Tax Hike, Votes Against No Reform in Ethics
Springfield, IL… The Illinois General Assembly sent a budget to Governor Quinn this morning; however, without his 50% tax hike included. Key members of the Illinois House of Representatives, including State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere), voted against the Democrat Governor’s tax increase defeating the measure 42-74-2.
