Connelly calls on lawmakers to pass Fair Maps Amendment
4/19/2018
State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) joined State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and members of the League of Women Voters Illinois April 18 during a press conference in Springfield calling on Illinois lawmakers to take politics out of Illinois’ legislative map-drawing process.
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Legislation would allow voters in all counties to vote to reduce their own property taxes
4/18/2018
State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) joined State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) to introduce Senate Bill 2670, which would allow voters in counties under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), the states property tax cap law, the ability to reduce their property taxes via referendum-something only voters in counties not subject to PTELLs tax caps are allowed to do.
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Sen. Connelly and other Senate Republican legislators oppose a graduated income tax
4/17/2018
Illinois families and businesses need certainty when it comes to planning for their future said several Senate Republican legislators today during a press conference announcing legislation that opposes any attempt to amend our state Constitution to allow for a graduated income tax rate, which would be another tax increase on Illinois families.
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Connelly sponsors resolution opposing a graduated income tax
4/13/2018
Illinois families and businesses need certainty when it comes to planning for their future said State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville), who recently filed Senate Resolution 1590, which opposes a constitutional amendment to allow for a graduated income tax rate.
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Sen. Connelly welcomes high school students to the Capitol to take part in state government
4/12/2018
27 students from across the 21st Senate District traveled to the Capitol April 12 to take part in state government and the legislative process as part of State Senator Michael Connelly’s (R-Naperville) Youth Advisory Council.
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Legislation caps state spending, links spending to economic growth
4/6/2018
Nearly 20 years of annual overspending exacerbated by the lack of job-creating, economic-stimulating reforms have contributed to a fiscal crisis that is stymying employment opportunities and driving residents out of Illinois. In response, Sen. Michael Connelly has sponsored a measure that would place a cap on state spending, while also linking state spending growth to economic growth.
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Suburban lawmakers sponsor legislation to combat robo-calls
4/2/2018
Several suburban Republican senators are calling for legislative action on a bill that would put stricter consequences on those who are behind the bothersome robo-calls and scam calls, which seem to keep cell phones ringing non-stop.
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Reminder: Tax Filing Deadline is Fast Approaching
4/2/2018
The deadline to file state and federal taxes is mere weeks away. Taxpayers can file their returns on or before Tuesday, April 17, for the 2017 tax filing year.
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IRS allows prepayment of 2017 property taxes to be deducted
3/29/2018
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has made clear that an advisory issued by the IRS does not address Illinois and, therefore, taxpayers in Illinois are not bound by the IRS guidance and are able to deduct their prepaid property taxes.
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Metra seeks feedback on new schedule
3/27/2018
A new safety measure on Metra's BNSF Line between Aurora and Chicago Union Station will require a significant revision to the line's schedule starting this summer, which could affect passengers' commute. Metra and BNSF Railway unveiled the proposed weekday schedule revision this month and are asking the public for comment and feedback.
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Republican lawmakers file ‘bump stock’ ban legislation
2/27/2018
State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) has signed on as a co-sponsor for legislation that would make it illegal in the state of Illinois to sell, purchase or possess bump stocks—a device attachment for a semiautomatic rifle that allows it to fire faster, operating similarly to a fully automatic rifle.
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Connelly brings zoo creatures to visit Travanse Living
1/29/2018
On Tuesday, January 23, Sen. Connelly visited Travanse Living in Wheaton along with some creatures from the Brookfield Zoo. The visit was part of a program called The Animal Ambassador Program.
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Connelly appointed to Illinois Supreme Court Commission
1/26/2018
State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) has been appointed to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court Commission, which seeks to provide guidance and recommendations regarding pretrial reform in the Illinois criminal justice system.
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Connelly sponsors legislation aiming to close the gender wage gap
1/23/2018
In an attempt to narrow the gender wage gap in the work force, State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) announces his plan to refile Senate Bill 1039, which would make it illegal for employers to ask their employees or job applicants about their previous wage or salary history.
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Governor signs Senate Bill 1607 to expand earned prison sentence-credit eligibility
1/9/2018
Illinois takes another step toward reducing recidivism with the governor’s signing of Senate Bill 1607, which makes corrections to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Act.
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Sen. Connelly sponsors legislation to ban sale of commercially-bred animals in DuPage and Will Counties
12/22/2017
State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) and State Representative David S. Olsen (R-Downers Grove) unveiled legislation today that would ban the retail sale of animals obtained from commercial breeders in DuPage and Will Counties.
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State rolls back LLC fees
12/20/2017
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation, co-sponsored by Sen. Connelly, that substantially reduces startup, annual filing and other fees for limited liability companies (LLCs), the organizational structure preferred by many of Illinois’ 1.2 million small businesses.
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Sen. Connelly receives perfect score by the Technology and Manufacturing Association
12/18/2017
State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) is one of only eight Illinois senators to earn a perfect score on the 2017 Legislative Scorecard released by the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA).
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State kicks off year-long Illinois Bicentennial celebration at Navy Pier
12/8/2017
The Illinois Bicentennial Commission kicked off the state’s year-long tribute to Illinois’ 200th birthday at Fifth Third Bank Winter WonderFest at Navy Pier on December 3.
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Sen. Connelly hosts Youth Advisory Council for high school students
11/30/2017
On November 29, 30 students from the 21st Senate District took part in State Senator Michael Connelly’s Youth Advisory Council at the DuPage County Administration Building, which gave students a hands-on learning experience about public policy and the legislative process.
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Harvest emergency declared
11/10/2017
In an attempt to assist farmers and grain handlers who are dealing with the fallout of rain-related delays, Gov. Bruce Rauner declared a harvest emergency over the weekend.
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Special Legislative Inspector General Appointed
11/10/2017
Recent calls for the appointment and confirmation of a Legislative Inspector General came to fruition over the weekend as the Legislative Ethics Commission approved the appointment of Julie B. Porter to serve as the Special Legislative Inspector General.
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Connelly encourages constituents to submit veterans’ stories, pictures for tribute at Illinois State Capitol
10/5/2017
“The men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have answered the call to serve their nation deserve our respect and our gratitude,” said Connelly. “Remember your friends, family and neighbors who have served and say ‘thank you’ this Veterans Day by submitting your tributes to be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol.”
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Sen. Connelly to host FREE Senior Health Fair in Wheaton Oct. 4
9/26/2017
Partnering with local health providers and organizations, State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) is hosting a FREE Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the DuPage County Administration Building Auditorium, 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton.
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Connelly appointed Assistant Republican Leader
9/20/2017
Illinois Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady announced today the appointment of Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) to the position of Assistant Senate Republican Leader.
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