Archive for March, 2007
Wait’s Anti-Gang Legislation Passes House
March 30, 2007
Springfield, IL….State Representative Ron Wait announced the passage of legislation that would help protect Illinois communities and neighborhoods from gang violence. Wait’s bill, HB270, helps judges and law enforcement isolate known gang members after release from prison.
“Ensuring that released or paroled gang members refrain from having contact with other gang members will help […]
Wait: Governor’s Tax Increase an Enemy of Farmers
March 22, 2007
Belvidere…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) detailed the devastating impact that the Governor’s new tax increase proposals would have on area farmers and consumers.
“The governor’s proposed tax increases will severely hurt our local and state economies if adopted,” Wait said. “On top of the payroll tax increase Blagojevich is pushing for, his gross receipts […]
Governor’s Budget Lacks Long Term Solutions
March 7, 2007
Springfield , IL … State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) was disappointed, but not surprised, at the governor’s proposal to implement the largest tax increase in Illinois history. During the governor’s first budget address of his second term, Blagojevich also proposed a universal healthcare program, leasing the Illinois lottery, a pension bond plan, and […]
Wait Votes to Reinstate Electric Rate Freeze
March 6, 2007
Springfield…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) again supported efforts to reinstate a freeze of skyrocketing electric rates. If HB1750 passes the Senate and is signed by the governor, rates would be rolled back to levels similar to those seen by residents last year.
“Residents need and deserve relief from unbearably high electric rates,” Wait said. […]
Wait Advances Veterans’ Assistance Bill
March 1, 2007
Springfield, IL… State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) announced the House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of his legislation to assist National Guardsmen and Reservists with buying homes upon their return to Illinois after fighting in the Global War on Terror.
The legislation (House Bill 0272), authored and sponsored by Wait, enables Guardsmen and Reservists to […]