Date registered: September 21, 2011
Apr
30
The Illinois House of Representatives today approved a resolution paying tribute to the late Stan Musial. House Joint Resolution 23 (HJR 23) sponsored by Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) designates January 19th as Stan Musial Day in Illinois. “Stan Musial wasn’t just another baseball player, Stan ‘The Man’ was a role model, veteran …
Apr
30
With the potential of creating thousands of jobs and growing Illinois’ economy, Illinois lawmakers held a press conference today in Springfield calling for a House vote on bi-partisan legislation to expand the fracking industry. “Expanding the fracking industry in Illinois could bring 47,000 jobs to our state,” said Rep. Kay. “There are people in the …
Apr
26
Illinois State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) introduced a package of legislation designed to reduce fraud and misuse of the state’s welfare system. Rep. Kay sponsored five bills to reform the State of Illinois welfare system. “The welfare reform package introduced will eliminate the day to day fraud and misuse of an abused welfare system,” …
Apr
19
Illinois State Representatives Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) and Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) sent a letter to Governor Quinn regarding the open positions on the Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees. Recent media reports speculate the Governor has reached an agreement on his appointees. In the letter sent to Governor Quinn, Representatives Kay and Bost stated the …
Apr
12
The Illinois House of Representatives approved bi-partisan legislation to abolish the office of Lieutenant Governor. The legislation is House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 18 (HJRCA18). State Representative Dwight Kay (R-Glen Carbon) co-sponsored the legislation. “The elimination of the office of Lieutenant Governor will save taxpayers over $2.2 million dollars,” said Rep. Kay. “While the abolition …
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