News

Friday, March 18, 2016
In the News: Need for a State Budget tops list of Agricultural Concerns (from the Mason City Democrat, March 16, 2016)

 


Wednesday, March 16, 2016
In the News: Mason County Farm Bureau Celebrates 100 Years with Gala Banquet (from the Mason County Democrat, March 15, 2016)

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
In the News: 11th Annual Chili Cook Off Raised Over $8,000 for Bushnell Community Swimming Pool

 


Thursday, March 3, 2016
Hammond Dismayed at House Recess without Higher Education Funding Compromise

MACOMB – Earlier today, Speaker Madigan and his supermajority called two bills (SB 2990 and HB 648) which purported to be a compromise measure funding higher education and other services…


Wednesday, March 2, 2016
House Republicans Urge Compromise, Responsible Solution to Higher Education Funding

Springfield, IL… On the heels of the Senate’s override of the Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 2043, House Republicans from across Illinois joined together to reiterate their willingness to compromise…


Thursday, February 25, 2016
In the News: Hammond Urges Resolution to State Budget Impasse (from the Rushville Times, February 24, 2016)

Thursday, February 25, 2016
In the News: Seeking Path Forward for Higher Education Funding (from the Rushville Times, February 24, 2016)

Monday, February 22, 2016
In the News: Rep Hammond Guest Commentary on Higher Education Funding (from the McDonough Voice, February 20, 2016)

Monday, February 22, 2016
In the News: Rep Hammond advocates House Bills for Higher Education (from the McDonough Voice, February 20, 2016)

Friday, February 19, 2016
Op-Ed: Rep. Hammond presents Higher Education Funding Update

Following the Governor’s veto of SB 2043, I wanted to provide an update to the public on the recent wrangling over Higher Education funding in Illinois. The bill the Governor…