20 Apr 2016

Smiddy Opposes Effort to Tax Drivers by the Mile

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is strongly opposing proposals to track and tax motorists based on the miles they drive annually.

“Illinois is in an unprecedented financial situation, but punishing families f...

19 Apr 2016

Smiddy Backs Munger Delay of Legislator Pay

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, issued the following statement Monday, supporting Comptroller Leslie Munger’s announcement that legislators’ salaries would be delayed due to the budget impasse:

“I think...

18 Apr 2016

Smiddy Urges Rauner to Keep Kewanee Center Open

By Paul Ferrero

HILLSDALE, Ill. – Continuing his effort to keep quality facilities open and good-paying jobs in the region, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is urging Governor Rauner to keep the Illinois Youth Center facility in Kewanee open.

"Th...

18 Apr 2016

Smiddy Fighting to Protect Agricultural Education Funding

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is leading the fight to protect agricultural education by supporting a measure that would continue funding for agricultural science and business lessons for Illinois students.

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08 Apr 2016

Smiddy Advocates for Job Growth in His New Position on the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With an interest in promoting job growth and supporting job creators, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, has recently been chosen to serve on the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, an unpaid collaboration of leaders in...

08 Apr 2016

Smiddy Promotes Autism Awareness Month

By Paul Ferrero

HILLSDALE, Ill. – To increase awareness and acceptance for individuals living with autism, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillside, is reminding residents to celebrate National Autism Month this April.

“Each year during April, we celebr...

05 Apr 2016

Smiddy Joins Community Members in Opposing Closure of Kewanee Youth Center Facility

By Paul Ferrero

KEWANEE, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillside, joined a panel of state legislators, members of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, and hundreds of local residents for a public hearing to discuss the potential clos...

04 Apr 2016

Smiddy Backs Measure Helping Workers Offset Child Care Costs

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is supporting legislation expanding access to Illinois' Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which helps offset the cost of child care so parents can continue in the workforce or atten...

28 Mar 2016

Smiddy Speaks about Motivation to Help Others During Local School ‘Career Day’

By Paul Ferrero

PORT BYRON, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, joined students and staff at Riverdale Middle School to talk about the value of community service and the responsibilities of state legislators at the school’s Career Day on Thursday....

28 Mar 2016

Smiddy Backs Bill to Reduce Pension Waste on Deceased State Workers

By Paul Ferrero

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his work to eliminate government waste, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is sponsoring legislation to end pension payments for deceased workers that sometimes continues after their death.

"Illinois...

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