Murphy, Mathias to host a series of town hall meetings
Palatine, IL- State Senator Matt Murphy and State Representative Sidney Mathias will be hosting a series of town hall meetings throughout the northwest suburbs. The town hall meetings are designed to give citizens a glimpse into what is really happening in Springfield.
The first meeting is scheduled for July 7th with subsequent meeting being held on July 23rd, August 11th, and August 18th. All meetings will start at 7 p.m.
Senator Murphy's take on the Governor's proposed tax hike
Senator Murphy shares his thoughts on Governor Quinn's budget address...
Illinois' economy is in dire straits. The way we move forward and deal with job losses and record budget deficits will have a significant impact on the future of the State of Illinois. We need to make decisions today that will help us to emerge from these difficult times stronger, not weaker.
Our number one priority must be to do everything in our power to help those who are working to keep their jobs and make it easier for those who have lost their job to find a new one. This goal serves not only to improve our family and friends' lives, but also to help the state's sorry bottom line. Maximally employed citizens make much better taxpayers.
Watch Senator Murphy's comments from this week's Fox Chicago Sunday.
Senate Week in Review
SPRINGFIELD – It was a busy week in Springfield, as several of Illinois’ constitutional officers weighed in on state and legislative matters that have serious implications for Illinois’ future.
Late Thursday, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation reaffirming the authority of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR), a bipartisan rulemaking committee that was consistently bypassed by former governor Rod Blagojevich. House Bill 398 re-establishes JCAR’s role as a valued rulemaking power.
Murphy, Quinn agree on the need for a special election, but differ on time frame
Chicago- State Senator Matt Murphy (R-Palatine) says he and Illinois Governor Pat Quinn agree on the need for special elections to fill United States Senate vacancies. But, they disagree on whether or not Illinoisans can hold a special election without Senator Burris stepping aside.
“I wholeheartedly agree with Governor Quinn that Illinoisans deserve the chance to elect their U.S. Senator when a vacancy occurs,” Murphy said. “But, while the Governor thinks we are dead in the water unless Roland Burris agrees to step down, I’m confident that isn’t the case. We have a practical and legal plan to hold a fair and open election as soon as we get the legislation passed.”
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