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Sunday, May 24, 2020
Rep. Hammond Votes No on Democrats’ Partisan, Unbalanced Budget with $6 Billion Deficit, $5 Billion in New Debt

Springfield – Yesterday, State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) voted against the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget package. Rep. Hammond highlighted the budget’s multi-billion dollar deficit and reliance on massive borrowing…


Thursday, May 21, 2020
Rep. Hammond Supports Withdrawal of Gov. Pritzker’s Small Business Penalties, Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant of Future Action on the Issue

Springfield – Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced they would withdraw Governor Pritzker’s emergency rule that would have enacted penalties for small businesses who open their doors in…


Monday, May 18, 2020
Rep. Hammond Opposes Gov. Pritzker’s Emergency Rule That Would Fine or Jail Business Owners Who Defy His Executive Orders

Macomb – Late Friday afternoon, Governor J.B. Pritzker quietly filed an emergency rule that would fine or jail business owners who defy his executive orders and open their doors before…


Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Rep. Hammond Urges Gov. Pritzker to Consult General Assembly on Coronavirus Executive Orders, Consider Regional Re-opening

Zoom, IL – State Representatives Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) are urging Governor J.B. Pritzker to consult and work with lawmakers in the General Assembly…


Friday, April 24, 2020
Rep. Hammond Disappointed in Lack of Transparency, Limited Business Re-Opening of Gov. Pritzker’s “Stay at Home” Order Extension

Macomb – Yesterday, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that he will extend and slightly modify his “Stay at Home” order next week. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) released the following statement…


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rep. Hammond Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State Address, Calls for Democratic Leaders to Do More to End Corruption

Springfield – Moments ago, Governor J.B. Pritzker gave his second State of the State Address. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) appreciated the governor’s support for several ethics reform ideas proposed…