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Monday, February 24, 2020
Legislative News from Rep. Amy Grant

Grant Rejects Pritzker Decision to Tie FY21 Budget to Passage of Graduated Income Tax On February 19, Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual Budget Address where he outlined a Fiscal…


Friday, February 21, 2020
A Day in the Life of State Representative Amy Grant

On session days in Springfield, State Representatives have busy days filled with meetings, committee hearings and time spent on the House floor considering bills. But what about the other days,…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
State Rep. Amy Grant Responds to Pritzker Budget Address

On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker presented a proposed Fiscal Year 2021 Budget that increases State operating expenses by $2.2 billion. Following the Governor’s Budget Address, State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton)…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
AUDIO: Representative Grant Responds to Pritzker Budget Address

Following Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address on February 19, State Representative Amy Grant gave a radio interview and expressed her disappointment with several elements of the speech. Click here…


Monday, February 3, 2020
Op Ed: Springfield Overcharges on Property Taxes and Under Delivers on Ethics

When I talk with constituents, the issues I hear about most are property taxes and corruption. People are tired of their tax bills increasing every year while their home values…


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rep. Grant Calls for Bipartisanship and Property Tax Relief Following the State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker gave his State of the State address before a joint session of the House and Senate. Following the speech, State Representative Amy Grant…


Friday, January 17, 2020
Several Chicago Museums Offer Free Admission Days for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend

Photo credit: ©Adler Planetarium


Monday, January 13, 2020
Mobile Drivers Services Facility

Residents in need of driver services from the Secretary of State’s Office will be able to complete transactions for vehicle sticker renewal, title only transactions and address changes at the…


Thursday, January 9, 2020
Rep. Grant Discouraged by Partisan Failings of Property Tax Relief Task Force

CHICAGO – Today, State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) joined House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and fellow House Republicans for a press conference at the Thompson Center to decry…


Wednesday, January 8, 2020
New Year, New Laws for 2020

On January 1, more than 200 new laws, or updates to existing laws, will go into effect in Illinois. Among them are laws that provide additional protections for victims of…