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LaHood: ‘Hiding controversial appointees from the taxpayers’
posted on Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Citing a need for a proper, unrestricted vetting and the unwillingness by the Democrat Senate Majority to allow a confirmation hearing on Dr. David Gill’s credentials to become the Assistant Director of the Department of Public Health, State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) is raising a red flag. Read More >
Spotlight: Gambling winnings no longer safe for ‘deadbeat’ parents
posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
In March, child-support advocates, representatives from the Attorney General’s office and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services joined me for a press conference at the Peoria County Courthouse to support legislation that I introduced, which would punish “deadbeat” parents. Read More >
Senator LaHood welcomes Sterling Middle School student as page
posted on Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) welcomed Sterling Middle School student Ian Lucera to the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, May 8 as an honorary page for a day. Read More >
LaHood’s pro-hunting bill on way to Governor
posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois hunters will now be able to use shotgun slugs beyond the traditional whitetail deer seasons, under a bill sponsored by State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). Read More >
LaHood Opinion: ‘2013 Pension Timeline’
posted on Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD – Timing is everything, especially in the public policy arena, and the time has finally came to solve our state’s biggest problem – a $100 billion unfunded pension liability. Read More >
LaHood-inspired ethics measure passes Senate
posted on Thursday, May 09, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Even though initial efforts to block several ethics bills sponsored in March by State Sen. Darin LaHood (R--Dunlap) the Senator declared victory as two provisions were adopted by the Illinois Senate on May 9. Read More >
Senator LaHood welcomes Dunlap High student as page
posted on Saturday, May 04, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) welcomed Dunlap High School student Ryan Keeton to the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, May 1 as an honorary page for a day. Read More >
Pension Reform - SB 1 Provisions
posted on Thursday, May 02, 2013 12:00 AM
The House-approved measure promises savings of about $150 billion over 30 years, including about $2 billion by 2015.
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Senator LaHood greets Princeton Park District
posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD - State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) met with representatives from the Princeton Park District on April 30 for the annual Illinois Association of Park Districts legislative day. Read More >
LaHood Opinion: ‘THANKS!’
posted on Friday, April 26, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD – These past two weeks have been especially traumatic for nearly all of the counties in my district as a result of these spring floods. Read More >
Legislation to transfer Wildlife Prairie Park heading to Governor
posted on Thursday, April 25, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD - A legislative measure, House Bill 1292, cosponsored by State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) to transfer Wildlife Prairie Park to the Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park is now headed to the Governor’s desk after it unanimously passed the Senate on April 25. Read More >
LaHood legislation to punish ‘deadbeat’ parents passes Senate unanimously
posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD– “Deadbeat” parents are one step closer to losing their gaming payouts due to a bill sponsored by State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) which unanimously passed the Illinois Senate on April 23. Read More >
Disaster Areas Declared
posted on Monday, April 22, 2013 12:00 AM
As of April 19, Governor Pat Quinn has declared 38 Illinois counties disaster areas which is the first step to achieving financial aid, if further criteria are met Read More >
LaHood Weekly E-Blast Letter
posted on Friday, April 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Again this week, not much progress was made on solving the budget deficit or the long-term pension funding crisis. Read More >
LaHood Opinion: ‘Frustrations Continue’
posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD – Senate lawmakers returned to the Capitol for the final stretch of Spring Session this week and the two biggest issues of pension funding reform and balancing the budget are still not being discussed heavily. Read More >
LaHood Weekly E-Blast Letter
posted on Monday, April 08, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield on April 10 to complete our legislative business before the annual Memorial Day week adjournment. Read More >
Mid-Session Review
posted on Friday, March 29, 2013 12:00 AM
With the initial phase of committee work completed, this is a good time to review where some of the major legislation of the session currently stands. Read More >
Senator LaHood: ‘Help Illinois children cash in on bad parent’s pay out’
posted on Saturday, March 23, 2013 12:00 AM
PEORIA – Non-custodial parents neglecting their financial child-support obligations could be subject to garnished gaming winnings if legislation sponsored by State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) becomes law. Read More >
LaHood Opinion: Pension reform slowly starting to move
posted on Friday, March 22, 2013 12:00 AM
PEORIA – This week, the Illinois Senate finally seemed to get serious about the pension funding crisis. Read More >
4-H Students Meet with Local Legislators
posted on Thursday, March 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Springfield, Ill. – Two central Illinois 4-H members were part of a large delegation that took part in the University of Illinois Extension Office’s annual legislative lobbying day on March 21. Read More >
LaHood greets Cambridge High School FFA
posted on Monday, March 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Springfield, Ill. – State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) welcomed members of the Cambridge High School Future Farmers of America to the State Capitol on March 14. Read More >
Ms. Illinois County Fair Queen takes ‘center stage’ before Senate
posted on Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Amelia Martens of Orion, the 2013 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen took center stage on March 14, when she addressed the Illinois Senate about the importance of agricultural education. Read More >
LaHood greets local pharmacy students to Capitol
posted on Friday, March 15, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) met with two students from the 37th Senate District on March 13 as part of the annual Illinois Pharmacists Association legislative day. Read More >
LaHood greets Horsemen’s Council Rodeo Queens
posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD, IL - State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) met with three rodeo queens representing the Horsemen’s Council as part of the annual Illinois Agricultural Day at the Illinois State Capitol on March 14. Read More >
LaHood statement on 2013 ethics package
posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 12:00 AM
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Sen. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap) offered the following comments after the Illinois Senate Executive Subcommittee on Government Operations failed to approve a one-year “revolving door” ban on former legislators, transitioning into lobbyists.
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