Local State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) are calling on Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employmenrt Security (IDES) to follow the lead of 25 other states to immediately end the $300 extra pay for unemployment weekly benefits. The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program for the additional $300 began January 4, 2021 in Illinois and runs through September 4, 2021. [Read more...]
Statement from the Illinois Farm Bureau Regarding Reversal of Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The following is a statement from Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert, Jr., regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers announcement of their intention to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
“Illinois Farm Bureau is extremely disappointed that the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers have announced their intention to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, a rule that was hailed by farmers just one year ago for the clarity and common-sense oversight it brought to clean water efforts. [Read more...]
Gov. Pritzker Issues Guidelines for Illinois Reopening on June 11
With Continued Progress on Vaccination Rates, All Businesses and Industries to Fully Reopen as State Concludes Restore Illinois Plan, Outdoor Mask Requirement to be Lifted in Schools Following CDC Guidance
Following weeks of steady decreases in new positive COVID-19 cases and with over 67% of residents age 18 and older receiving their first vaccine dose, Governor JB Pritzker is releasing guidelines for Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois plan, which will go into effect on June 11th and marks a full reopening of all businesses and activities. This guidance will mean businesses, large-scale events, conventions, amusement parks, and seated-spectator venues, among others, will be able to operate at full capacity for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The State is also lifting the outdoor mask requirement in schools in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). [Read more...]
Rep. Niemerg Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker Signing Partisan Legislative Maps
State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) made the following statement upon learning that Governor JB Pritzker signed the new legislative map proposal: [Read more...]
Gov. Pritzker Signs Redistricting Maps, Claims to Preserve Minority Representation and Reflect Illinois’ Diversity
After reviewing the General Assembly’s proposed maps to ensure they align with the landmark Voting Rights Act, Governor JB Pritzker signed three new maps that he believes reflect Illinois’ diversity. The maps outline new districts for the General Assembly, Illinois Supreme Court and Cook County Board of Review and are believed to preserve minority representation in Illinois’ government in accordance with the federal Voting Rights Act. [Read more...]
Getting Vaccinated Can Get You a Free Drink Under New Law Signed by Gov. Pritzker
SB 104 Also Extends Cocktails-To-Go Measure Which Helped Businesses During Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD — Businesses serving alcohol can now offer up a free drink to vaccinated patrons under a new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker today. The measure also extends businesses’ ability to sell cocktails for pickup and delivery. [Read more...]
Rep. Niemerg Strongly Opposed Controversial Sex Education Mandate for K-12 Students; Calls on Governor to Veto Bill
TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) vehemently opposed the newest mandate on schools to teach sex education starting in Kindergarten. Concerns over ignoring age-appropriate sex education curriculum is one of the biggest issues. Rep. Niemerg and his colleagues sent a letter to Governor JB Pritzker requesting that he veto Senate Bill 818. [Read more...]
Rep. Adam Niemerg: Late Night Antics Used to Pass Bad Bills on Illinoisans
Tax Increases; Legislator Pay Raises; No Help for Unemployed
SPRINGFIELD…First term State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) experienced his first legislative session in the early hours this morning witnessing first-hand the late night procedural tactics, delays, and maneuverings used to pass a large number of bills that are not good for Illinois families or job creators. Going until nearly three o’clock in the morning, the Democrat majority pushed through a budget that spends more than $42 billion that takes away previous bi-partisan incentives to create jobs and raise tax rates on businesses. [Read more...]