Illinois Republican Senators Warn Proposed Revenue Alliance Tax Hikes, Policy Rollbacks Will Hurt Illinois Workers, Families, and Job Growth
Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) was joined by Assistant Senate Republican Leader Sally Turner (R-Beason) and Budgeteer Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) to express serious concerns about several new tax increases being pushed by the Illinois Democratic lawmakers and the Illinois Revenue Alliance. During a Capitol press conference ahead of a Senate Revenue […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Lewis Zeroes In on Budget, Bears, and Other Key Issues as Session’s Final Month Gets Underway The Senate and House are back in Springfield this week to begin the final stretch of the spring legislative session. Members from both chambers will be pushing personal and caucus-backed legislation leading up to our scheduled May 31 adjournment. […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Key Bill Deadline Passes in Senate and House Friday, April 17 marked a significant milestone in the legislative process, as it was the deadline for most bills to pass out of their chamber of origin in order to remain viable this session. In the Senate, 149 bills were approved and will now move to the […]
Senator Seth Lewis, Representative Jennifer Sanalitro to Co-Host Medicare Information Seminar on April 20
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) are inviting residents interested in learning more about the federal Medicare program to attend a free seminar that will be held on Monday, April 20, in Itasca. Medicare 101 Seminar Monday, April 20 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Itasca Park District Waterpark Hideaway […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Lewis Legacy Tax Credit Bill Included in Legislative Package to Support Small Businesses and Workers I recently participated in a press conference where two of my colleagues and I introduced a legislative package aimed at supporting small businesses, providing relief to workers, and improving Illinois’ economic competitiveness. Our proposals come as Illinois continues to face […]
DuPage Mayors & Managers Express Concerns with Statewide Zoning Authority Changes and LGDF Cuts with Senator Lewis and Representative Sanalitro
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) met with mayors from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) on Thursday to discuss pending legislation impacting suburban communities. Many of the attending mayors expressed concerns stemming from Governor Pritzker’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Plan, which severely handicaps local control over […]
Senate Republicans Unveil Legislative Package that Improves Illinois’ Economic Competitiveness
State Senators Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) unveiled a four-bill legislative package today aimed at supporting small businesses, providing relief to workers, and improving Illinois’ economic competitiveness. The proposal comes as Illinois continues to face ongoing economic challenges, including a projected half-a-million population loss over the next five years, […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Registration Portal Now Open for April 22 Mobile DMV Event in Wheaton Demand for DMV driver services transactions remains high in this region. In fact, a mobile DMV event that will be held this week in Wheaton is already full. Due to the popularity of these events, I am happy to announce that I will […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ Capitol Report
Senator Lewis Speaks at GFWC Illinois Conference It was my pleasure to speak to members of the Illinois chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs during their recent statewide conference in Springfield. GFWC is a philanthropic organization dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. These women do extraordinary […]
Senator Seth Lewis, Senator Chapin Rose Break Down the Governor’s Budget Address