Archive for May, 2007
Representative Wait Proposes “No Tax Increase” Budget
May 31, 2007
Springfield, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) joined his House Republican colleagues this week in proposing a No Tax Increase Budget. The proposal, announced by House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego), would put a stop to rampant state spending and block any Democrat-proposed tax increases.
“In light of an ever-increasing cost of living, higher gas […]
Wait, Illinois House Condemn Governor’s Gross Receipts Tax
May 10, 2007
Springfield, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) cast his vote Thursday condemning the governor’s gross receipts tax proposal. The House of Representatives considered HR 402, a bipartisan measure sponsored by Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) and House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego). The legislation, intended to serve as a “straw poll” in which supporters of […]
Representative Wait’s National Guard Assistance Bill, Anti-Gang Legislation Sent to Governor
May 10, 2007
Springfield, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) announced the passage of his landmark National Guard Home Assistance legislation. Wait’s bill, HB272, assists National Guardsmen and Reservists with buying homes upon their return to Illinois after fighting in the Global War on Terror. The legislation sailed through the Illinois House in February and unanimously cleared […]
Wait: Governor’s GRT Testimony All Showmanship, Little Substance
May 9, 2007
Springfield, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) expressed his disappointment with the quality of the testimony given by the governor at the House Committee of the Whole hearing on the “gross receipts tax.” Despite some proponent’s testimony, Wait reiterated his opposition to Blagojevich’s proposal for the largest tax increase in Illinois history
“The governor’s ‘tax […]
Wait Passes Veteran Benefit Bill
May 2, 2007
Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) negotiated the passage of a veterans assistance bill, HB1234, on Wednesday. The legislation, aimed at employing more veteran-owned businesses in executing state contracts, passed the House of Representatives unanimously and was co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives.
“In return for their service to our state and our […]