Archive for the 'Issues' Category
Leader Cross and Rep. Wait Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Illinois’ Ethics Laws
Rockford, IL — House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) and State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) are introducing new legislation that would strengthen Illinois’ ethics laws and help further crack down on pay-to-play style politics.
Read More..>>Rep. Ron Wait Files “Bachman’s Law” Legislation to Require Police to use lights while exceeding speed limits.
Springfield, IL – In the wake of a Winnebago Sheriff’s Deputy, who was involved in a fatal crash as he speed to the scene of a domestic disturbance, many questions have been raised about police policy regarding speed of pursuit and usage of safety equipment. After consulting with the Illinois State Police, Representative Wait has […]
Read More..>>Wait/Winters Held a Town Hall Teleconference Talking About the State of the State of Illinois as Well as Emergency Response for Flood Victims.
Belvidere, IL – Representatives Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and Dave Winters (R-Shirland) held a telephone town hall meeting today with over 12,000 constituents participating. A telephone town hall meeting allows interested constituents to ask questions directly to legislators. Topics included emergency response for the recent flooding disasters, creating a better jobs climate in the state and […]
Read More..>>Wait/Winters Plan Disaster Flyover; Plan to Fight for IEMA Funding for Rebuilding After the Flooding
Winnebago County, IL- State Representative Dave Winters (R-Shirland) and State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) are looking for assistance to residents in the Winnebago County disaster areas in the coming days. Winnebago County was declared a disaster area Monday afternoon by Governor Rod Blagojevich to help mitigate an already serious situation and the legislators are planning […]
Read More..>>Representative Wait Demands Emergency Action on Relief from Skyrocketing Gas Prices
Springfield, IL… With gas prices topping $4.00 per gallon in Illinois, a group of House Republicans, including State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere), today demanded immediate action on legislation to provide desperately needed relief at the pump for local families and businesses. Wait and House Republicans called on their Democrat colleagues to join them today in […]
Read More..>>Rep. Wait Honors Robert Turner
Springfield, IL… The Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted a resolution sponsored by State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) mourning the death of Robert L. Turner.
“Bob Turner was a great community leader and a dear friend,” Wait said. “Our hearts go out to his family and to the community which he served so well.”
Rep. Wait on Recall, Asks Public to Sign Petition
Written By Ron Wait:
Recall Petition
When it comes to government leadership, the people of Illinois don’t have too much to be thankful for these days. The governor has single handedly dismantled state government, and Democrats who control the General Assembly have buried us under a mountain of debt and unpaid bills while ignoring pleas for relief […]
Rep. Wait Opposes Pay Raise
Springfield, IL… What a difference a day makes. Yesterday, State Representative Ron Wait’s (R-Belvidere) request to bring legislation opposing a legislative pay raise to the House Floor was denied by House Democrats in a vote along party lines. Yet, just 24 hours later, House Democrats decided the idea wasn’t so bad after all. They brought […]
Read More..>>Rep. Wait: Critical Agriculture Funding Released
Belvidere, IL… At a press conference today at the Boone County Extension Office, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) said he is pleased the Governor has finally agreed to release critical state funds for the University of Illinois Extension Service and Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD). Being one of the few legislators that is […]
Read More..>>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 2008. Community office hours provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services.
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