Senator Millner calls campaign finance bill a disappointment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator John Millner (R-Carol Stream) said he was disappointed in the weaken campaign finance reform bill, which concentrate power with legislative leaders during general elections.
The General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1466 on Friday along partisan lines, which included what Sen. Millner called “incomplete reform.”
“The so-called ‘reform’ bill passed today doesn’t represent the change that Illinois constituents demanded after the impeachment and removal of Blagojevich,” Sen. Millner said. “It’s a shame that this legislature gives political party leaders more control and power over their members in the legislature by not capping their contributions in general elections.
Sen. Millner hosts telephone town hall meeting Wednesday & Thursday night
Join State Senator John Millner for a legislative telephone town hall meeting, where you can ask him questions about the upcoming fall veto session next week.
You'll have the opportunity to ask questions about state government and important issues facing Illinois.
To join Sen. Millner:
On Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, starting at 7:10 p.m., dial in at 1-877-229-8493 with the PIN number 14859.
Press *3 on your telephone keypad to get in line to ask Sen. Millner a question during the call.
Take Sen. Millner's legislative survey
Want to weigh in with your thoughts on Illinois government and the current issues the General Assembly faces? Then take Sen. John Millner's district survey.
Sen. Millner is soliciting your thoughts and ideas with this survey, which only takes a few minutes to complete.
If you have already filled out a printed copy of the survey, then there is no need to fill out the online version.
Sen. Millner attends intermodal center groundbreaking
JOLIET,
Ill.
– State Senator John Millner attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the new
CenterPointIntermodalCenter on Thursday, calling it an
opportunity to create jobs and stimulate the
Illinois economy.
“At a time when
Illinois
faces a rising unemployment rate, it’s good to celebrate private investment
that’s bringing jobs to our state,” Sen. Millner (R-
Carol
Stream) said. “Being able to improve our rail infrastructure while
providing new employment opportunities helps us tackle two challenges at once.”
Sen. Millner was the chief co-sponsor of legislation, Senate
Bill 1342, to enable the center in
Joliet
to be built.
New bills signed to help law enforcement, assist food banks
Two bills sponsored by State Senator John Millner (R-Carol
Stream) have been signed into law by the Governor.
Senate Bill 1544 creates an income tax check-off for the
Hunger Relief Fund on the individual return form. Individuals can choose to
donate a portion of their income tax refund to the fund, which provides grants
to food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, hunger relief centers or other charities
that provide for the needy.
Senate Bill 2026 allows law enforcement agencies to use cameras
and audio equipment to gather intelligence during a hostage situation. These
devices would be used to help law enforcement resolve these situations by having
more information when conducting such operations to ensure the safety of the public,
the hostage and the police.
