Springfield…The Illinois House took a major step forward, on Thursday, March 11, to improving the state budget process after approving legislation to create a commission to review the validity of state programs, according state Rep. Sid Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove) a co-sponsor of the bill. Continue reading »
Springfield…House committees have approved three bills which will strengthen the state’s ethics laws against corruption and fraud and increase government transparency, according to state Rep. Sid Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove), chief sponsor of the bills. Continue reading »
Springfield… Governor Pat Quinn delivered his annual budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly today, calling for a tax increase, budget cuts, massive borrowing and delaying payment to state contractors to close a massive budget shortfall. State Rep. Sid Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove) stated his disappointment over the Governor’s plans, and his failure to address budget and spending reforms, and his lack of ideas to promote job creation in Illinois. Continue reading »
The spring legislative session has begun in earnest, and already hundreds of bills have been introduced for consideration by the legislature. Below is a list of the legislation that I have filed this year in Springfield. Please take a moment to review the legislation and send me an email at repmathias@hotmail.com to provide feedback on these or any other pieces of legislation. Your opinions are important to me.
Sincerely,
Sid Mathias
State Representative, 53rd District
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Springfield…The decision by the Illinois Supreme Court to overturn the limits on damage amounts for medical malpractice will have drastic negative effects on Illinois’ health care system, state Rep. Sidney Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove) said on Thursday. Continue reading »
Arlington Heights…Applications are currently available for residents of the 53rd Legislative District who may be interested in applying for an Illinois General Assembly Scholarship, state Rep. Sidney Mathias (R-Buffalo Grove) announced today. Continue reading »
On December 18, 2009, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced funding of $412,940 for sidewalk work along Dundee Road in Buffalo Grove. The funds are made available from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP), a federally funded program designed to improve the quality of life in Illinois by promoting alternative transportation, such as bike and hike trails, streetscape and beautification, and preserving transportation resources.
ITEP provides federal funds to develop alternative transportation and preserve visual and cultural resources. The funds are awarded competitively and any local or state government with taxing authority is eligible to apply. Local matching funds are required and work must begin on the projects within three years.
For information on Illinois area flooding, visit ready.illinois.gov
For information on flood cleanup and assistance, visit IEMA’s website: Illinois Emergency Management Administration.
For information on financial assistance for storm victims, go to the Illinois State Treasurer’s website by clicking here.
Or call the Flood Hotline at 1-866-523-0641.
