State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Ill.)
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Skillicorn files bill to 'end the war on fireworks'
Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.
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From McHenry Times
Rep. Skillicorn condemns Dems' 'shameful' agenda
Longtime Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (East Dundee) insists that the priorities of certain lawmakers in Springfield are difficult to stomach.
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From McHenry Times
Rep. Skillicorn, GOP colleagues not plugged in to Pritzker's 'oppressive fees,' 'regressive taxes'
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) resorted to humor at a press conference last Tuesday, May 21 when discussing a bevy of eye-opening tax increases proposed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the most jarring being a gas tax bill that includes an electric vehicle (EV)-registration fee hike from $17.50 to $1,000 that's become a national punchline.
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From McHenry Times
Protecting lives trumps politics, Skillicorn says
Republican state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (East Dundee) is hoping his colleagues in Springfield can take politics out of the abortion debate.
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Potential challenger wonders if U.S. Rep. Underwood puts constituents' best interests first
Illinois State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) laments that since formally taking office earlier this year, Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (Naperville) has grown even more out of touch with her 14th Congressional District constituents.
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Skillicorn pushes for audit of Fed
Illinois state Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) thinks there is really only one way the country can be sure of having its financial house in order.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn: Rent should be between tenant and landlord, not government
Government has no business telling a landlord how much rent to charge a tenant, the state representative from Crystal Lake said during a recent interview about an effort to repeal a 22-year-old rent control law.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn says Democratic-controlled Rules Committee is too powerful
Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is leading the charge among Republicans in speaking out against the state's Democrats granting even more power to the House Rules Committee they control.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn opposes tax raises for department heads
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) opposes the new bill providing 15 percent raises for certain state department heads.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn: Ives will be missed
In Rep. Allen Skillicorn’s (R-East Dundee) mind, his former Republican colleague Jeanne Ives has become an institution around Springfield.
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From Prairie State Wire
Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.
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From Prairie State Wire
Skillicorn, Ives speak out against potential hike in gas tax
State Reps. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) are combining forces to fight a rumored gas tax increase.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn decries possible gas tax hike
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) spoke out about a possible gas tax increase that he said would make Illinois have the highest gas tax in the nation at a press conference Tuesday, joining Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton). Both donned yellow vests during the conference.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn talks Illinois taxes
Rep. Allen Skilicorn (R-East Dundee) was the featured speaker at a “Talking Illinois Taxes” forum in Gurnee. The event, organized by Don J. Wilson, a former Gurnee Village trustee, was nonpartisan and drew about 30 people.
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GOP goes 'country club,' passes over Skillicorn
The state GOP continued its backlash against conservative members of the party when it passed over State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) to fill the 33rd Senate district seat vacated by Karen McConnaughay.
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Republican state Senate hopeful Melendy has Democrat backing
In the battle to fill a Republican state Senate seat, Democrat McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has a strong preference.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn introduces pages during House floor debate
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) had two special pages with him during House floor debate in April.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn to hold 'pension-focused' town hall on June 20
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) has scheduled a “pension-focused” town hall gathering for June 20 at the Algonquin Village Hall beginning at 7 p.m.
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From McHenry Times
Skillicorn says revenue estimate is past due
Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) used his point of personal privilege on the House floor Wednesday to say one thing – it is time for a revenue estimate.
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From McHenry Times
Bill to allow McHenry townships to slate vote on dissolving is long overdue, Skillicorn says
HB4244, a bill that would allow township electors in McHenry County to petition for a referendum at the next election to dissolve a township, has been referred to the House Rules Committee. Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee), the bill's chief co-sponsor, said the legislation is long overdue.