http://www.repwait.com 69th Representative District Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:38:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://www.repwait.com/2008/08/27/leader-cross-and-rep-wait-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-illinois%e2%80%99-ethics-laws/ 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 ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/08/12/rep-ron-wait-files-%e2%80%9cbachman%e2%80%99s-law%e2%80%9d-legislation-to-require-police-to-use-lights-while-exceeding-speed-limits/ Belvidere, IL….State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) has been appointed as a member of the Task Force on Servicemember and Veterans Education by House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego).  The purpose behind the new task force is to study and make recommendations regarding the educational needs of Illinois veterans and those ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/08/11/rep-wait-named-to-servicemember-and-veterans-education-task-force/ Springfield…Today, the Governor signed legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Ron Wait which will increase protection for victims of domestic violence.  Senate Bill 2719 will allow the courts to order GPS tracking for offenders who violate an order of protection. “Heart-breaking domestic violence stories can be heard in small communities and large ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/08/04/governor-signs-rep-wait-bill-to-increase-safety-for-domestic-violence-victims/ Springfield, IL… In a “Go Green” effort down in Springfield, State Representative Ron Wait’s (R-Belvidere) bill, House Bill 271, was signed by the governor to grant consumers easier access to ethanol and biodiesel fuel information.  The bill provides that each state agency that maintains an internet web site may include ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/07/24/rep-wait-provides-easier-access-to-e85-and-biodiesel-information/ Belvidere, IL… After another full month of participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is ready to make another drop off.  Since he began his participation, Representative Wait has collected over 350 pairs of shoes. “I can not begin to explain how happy it makes me to see ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/07/02/reuse-a-shoe-program-a-continued-success/ 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 ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/06/18/waitwinters-held-a-town-hall-teleconference-talking-about-the-state-of-the-state-of-illinois-as-well-as-emergency-response-for-flood-victims/ 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 ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/06/17/waitwinters-plan-disaster-flyover-plan-to-fight-for-iema-funding-for-rebuilding-after-the-flooding/ Belvidere, IL…State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) and State Representative Dave Winters (R-Shirland) announced they will be hosting a Tele-Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:30 PM.  Tele-Town Hall Meetings provide a convenient opportunity for residents to ask questions, share their concerns, and receive assistance with state government services. http://www.repwait.com/2008/06/13/representatives-ron-wait-and-dave-winters-host-tele-town-hall-meeting/ Belvidere, IL… After a full month of participation in Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is ready to make his first drop off of the athletic shoes to be recycled.  “We have almost 300 pairs to donate with all of the donations at my district office, the community office ... http://www.repwait.com/2008/06/06/rep-wait-reuse-a-shoe-program-a-success/