Archive for the 'Issues' Category
Wait Hosts “Real Estate Tax Forum”
September 26, 2007
Springfield, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) hosted a “Real Estate Tax Forum” for Winnebago County residents who also reside in Wait’s 69th legislative district. A similar forum, designed to inform and educate residents who recently received their property tax assessments, is planned for Boone County residents after assessments are mailed later this year.
“The […]
Representatives Wait and Winters Host Successful Tele-Town Hall
July 20, 2007
Springfield, IL…State Representatives Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and Dave Winters
(R-Shirland) hosted a successful town hall meeting via teleconference this week. The representatives, kept in Springfield to continue working to craft a responsible and sensible state budget, reached out to over 30,000 residents of the 68th and 69th legislative districts.
“Since our duties in Springfield have […]
Wait, Winters Will Discuss State Budget Via Tele-Town Hall Meeting
July 17, 2007
Springfield, IL … State Representatives Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and Dave Winters (R-Shirland) invite residents to participate in an interactive tele-town hall meeting on Thursday, July 19.
Residents who reside in the 69th and 68th House districts will receive a phone call from the lawmakers who will discuss the state budget and ongoing budget negotiations. […]
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 […]
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: $18.2 Million in Local Projects Included in IDOT Plan
April 19, 2007
Belvidere, IL…The Illinois Department of Transportation has earmarked over $18 million for local transportation projects State Representative Ron Wait said. Wait (R-Belvidere) added that IDOT proposed projects in all three counties of the 69th legislative district - Boone, DeKalb, and Winnebago.
“I’m glad to see that IDOT shares my desire to maintain and improve […]
Wait: College Illinois! Program Can Help Families Stop Tuition Inflation
April 5, 2007
Belvidere, IL….Illinois families worried about escalating college costs that could threaten their children’s educational futures can fight those increasing costs by taking advantage of the state’s 529 prepaid tuition program, College Illinois!. The program’s ninth enrollment period is currently underway and continues through April 24, 2007.
To protect themselves from tuition inflation, families can […]
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 […]
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 Announces Support for Area Code Split
February 23, 2007
Belvidere , IL … State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) has announced his support for a split area code instead of the current dual area code overlay. The region previously covered by only the 815 area code has now been assigned an additional 779 area code.
“The addition of another area code by the Illinois […]