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Harmon issues statement about Gov. Rauner’s first State of the State speech

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Wednesday, February 04, 2015 05:02 PM

State Of The State 2015State Sen. Don Harmon issued the following statement in response to Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2015 State of the State address:

"One of the points Gov. Rauner has hit home over the past few weeks is that the income of most Illinois families is too low. I'm not sure we agree on the solution, but we do agree on the problem.

"I'm pleased that the governor recognizes our tax system is antiquated. I hope that he will reconsider his support for an unfair flat tax and embrace instead our Fair Tax proposal. Lowering taxes for working families is one proven way to raise their take-home pay and standard of living.

"If we modernize our tax code to keep up with states like Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky, we can be more competitive for good-paying jobs and more compassionate for children and seniors."

Help me prepare for 2015 at the State Capitol

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Thursday, January 15, 2015 04:19 AM

Senator Harmon

January 15, 2015

Dear Friends,

 

As this new year at the Capitol starts, I want you to help me set my priorities for the 39th Senate District. Please take my survey about some of the important issues I expect us to face in Springfield.

 

Earlier this week, I was sworn in for another term in the Illinois Senate. I expect this year to present new and exciting challenges. For the first time since you elected me to represent you at the Capitol, we have a shared government, with both Democrats and Republicans empowered. I do not foresee more of the bold, progressive policy victories we achieved over the last six years. However, we have the opportunity to deal in a more bipartisan fashion with the nuts and bolts of government - particularly the budget.

 

I also encourage you to send me an email or contact my district office if you have any questions, concerns or ideas you would like to share. While I plan to continue working on my fair tax plan and other priorities, my primary goal is to make state government better serve all of our communities. Your ideas can lead to new laws and a better quality of life for everyone.

 

Thank you in advance for taking my survey. I look forward to a challenging, productive year!


 

Sincerely,
Don Harmon
Senator Don Harmon
39th District – Illinois

 

 

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Illinois to have permanent same-day voter registration

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Monday, January 12, 2015 09:09 AM

VotingBoothRSPRINGFIELD – A new law will make voting even easier in 2016. Modeled after a successful 2014 pilot program, it allows same day registration on Election Day and extended early voting.

“Our democracy is stronger when more people participate,” said State Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park), the measure’s sponsor. “Our laws should make voting as easy as it can be. Same-day voter registration and expanded early voting are helping bring Illinois into the 21st century.”

Under the new law, people will be able to register and vote on Election Day. In Illinois’ larger counties (with populations over 100,000), voters will be able to register at their local precincts. In smaller counties that lack the resources to handle in-precinct registration, same day registration will be available in the county clerk’s main office and certain large towns.

Read more: Illinois to have permanent same-day voter registration

Harmon supports special election for state comptroller

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Thursday, January 08, 2015 03:37 PM

053014CM0421RSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Don Harmon, who has long championed making elections more open and accessible to the people, believes that voters should be able to pick Illinois’ comptroller.

“The voters are entitled to make their voices heard in a special election for comptroller,” the Oak Park Democrat said. “Our democracy works best when people rather than politicians make decisions like this, which is one of the reasons I’ve fought so hard to make it easier to vote.”

The General Assembly returned to the State Capitol on Thursday for a special session to consider a special election for comptroller in 2016. The meeting was necessary due to the untimely death of Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Because she passed away so soon after the recent election, Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner could appoint her successor to a full term. Harmon and others believe that the people should be able to elect their choice in comptroller at the next general election.

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Senator Harmon announces support for North Avenue improvement

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Wednesday, January 07, 2015 03:52 PM

IL-64ROAK PARK - Senator Don Harmon (D-Oak Park), Representative Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) and Alderman Deborah Graham announced today that the Illinois Department of Transportation is awarding a $225,000 planning grant for improvements to North Avenue, Illinois Route 64. These funds will be used to plan roadway enhancements on the segment of North Avenue between Oak Park and Central Avenues, in partnership with the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park.  
 
“I am thrilled we have secured these funds for North Avenue,” Senator Harmon said.  “This roadway is the heart of an important business district and is vital to many of the neighborhoods that I represent from Chicago to the western suburbs.  This grant will enhance safety, improve livability and promote economic development.”

Senator Harmon and Representative Lilly worked with Alderman Deborah Graham of Chicago’s 29th Ward, as well as neighborhood community groups, in support of the application, which was submitted by the City of Chicago.  

Read more: Senator Harmon announces support for North Avenue improvement

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  1. State Senator Harmon’s statement on the passing of Comptroller Topinka
  2. This week at the State Capitol
  3. Plan to make Election Day voter registration permanent passes General Assembly
  4. Free health screenings and DMV services at Addison senior resource fair
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Springfield Office:
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Springfield, IL 62706
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