Tag: State representative Mark Batinick

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State legislation would provide property tax relief

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) last week, the last week of the veto session, introduced legislation to provide property tax relief for Illinoisans. House Bill 5834 would begin the Education Property Tax Relief Fund for Fiscal Year 2024 to annually award property tax relief grants to Illinois school districts and...

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State representative Batinick host to college aid workshop

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Next week, State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a College Financial Aid & FAFSA Workshop in Plainfield. representative Batinick invites constituents from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Plainfield Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines Street in Plainfield for this event. “Preparing for...

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Reader’s Voice: Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive on

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March 15, 2022Dear editor; State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) announced his March Diaper & Baby Wipe Drive for Women’s History Month. Throughout the month of March, individuals can drop off new and unused diapers and baby wipes at representative Batinick’s office to help mothers in need. “During Women’s History Month,...

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Reader’s Voice: Public safety remains essential

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March 8, 2022Dear editor; A year ago January, governor JB Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law. The Safety Accountability, Fairness & Equity Today Act was quickly drafted and un-vetted. Ultimately, it has not demonstrated its purported outcomes of making Illinois neighborhoods safer. This legislation was sent to the Governor’s...

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State representative Mark Batinick Buyout advances

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Thursday, Jan. 20 legislation to authorize additional funding and extend the successful “Batinick Buyout” program for State pensions passed out of the House Personnel & Pensions Committee. House Bill 4292, of which representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is a chief co-sponsor, was passed by the committee with unanimous support. “I’m happy...

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Reader’s Voice: Representative’s goals remain: Better State

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January 3, 2022Dear editor; As we enter the new year, many of us are making resolutions. We may be resolving to exercise more often, take up a journaling practice, or choose more vegetables over sweets. This year begins my final year in the Illinois House representing the 97th District and...

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Prescription drug drop-off October 9

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a Prescription Drug Drop-Off with the Plainfield Police Department, 14300 Coil Plus Drive, Plainfield from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9. “Safely disposing of prescription drugs is an integral part of keeping our communities safe,” said Batinick. “This event...

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Reader’s Voice: Representative Mark Batinick on glaring issues

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July 15, 2021Dear editor, Following the announcement of the resignation of legislative inspector general (IG) Carol Pope, State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) released the following statement: “Legislative inspector general Pope’s resignation letter speaks to the glaring issues that prevent this position from providing meaningful accountability in the General Assembly. Illinoisans...

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PFC Andrew Meari Highway on its way

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A resolution introduced by State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was adopted in the Illinois House, Wednesday, May 5. HJR11, a joint resolution to honor Private First Class (PFC) Andrew Meari, was adopted with 116 Yes votes, 0 No votes, and 0 Present votes. This joint resolution would rename a portion...

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Reader’s Voice: State government needs new mindset

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March, 31, 2021Dear editor; Illinois has ignored calls for reform to turn around our State for far too long. However, we can change it by adopting a new mindset and identifying avenues for growth. Re-imagine Illinois is a mission from Illinois House Republicans to turn around our State. As House...

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Mark Batinick host to Free Prescription Drop Off Event

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is a partner with the Illinois State Police to present a free Prescription Drop Off event from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Plainfield Fire Department, 23748 W. 135th Street, Plainfield. Batinick’s event will utilize a drive-thru style system to ensure...

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State representative Mark Batinick Host to Telephone Town Hall for Area Residents

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a Telephone Town Hall for residents in his 97th District to talk about state issues and garner feedback from constituents. The call will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, and the conversation will be focused on local questions and concerns....

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Batinick to hold blood drive

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a blood drive in partnership with Troy Township and Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, Tuesday, June 16 at Troy Township Community Center in Shorewood, 25448 W. Seil Road, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.. As a safety precaution, donations will be...

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Blood drive in Plainfield May 14

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be host to a blood drive in partnership with Plainfield Township, Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14 at Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des...

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Masks: Let’s Face It donation

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is launching a new program in his 97th Legislative District to motivate local stores and restaurants to require employees to wear protective face coverings. Batinick’s program, Let’s Face It, will donate 50 facemasks to the first 20 stores or restaurants that agree to add this...

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COVID-19 letter to governor Pritzker from Mark Batinick

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Dear governor JB Pritzker, I wanted to express my deep gratitude for your efforts in combating COVID-19. I am grateful for your leadership over the past several weeks and know that Illinois’ effort has resulted in the saving of lives. In no way could you have imagined being in this...

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Representative Batnick disagrees with commutation

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President Donald Trump Tuesday, commuted the sentence of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, who was found guilty on federal corruption charges and removed from office in 2009. Blagojevich since has served eight years of a 14-year sentence in federal prison, and was set to be released Tuesday. State representative Mark...

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State law consolidates pensions

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Governor JB Pritzker signed a pension consolidation bill into law December 18. The legislation, SB1300, will consolidate Illinois’ 649 downstate and suburban police and fire pension funds. By consolidating pension assets, SB1300 will increase investment returns and decrease the cost of managing the funds. State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) was...

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State representative Mark Batinick college financial aid workshop October 16 in Plainfield

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State representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will present a free College Financial Aid and FAFSA Workshop for parents and students preparing their college applications. The workshop will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines Street. The event will...

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