Springfield… The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s recipients of their “Champions of Free Enterprise” Awards for the 2009-2010 legislative session.  Among those selected is State Representative Mark Beaubien (R, Barrington), recognized for his consistent advocacy for the interests of employers and businesses in Illinois.

“There is nothing more important right now than supporting the business community as private sector job creation is the true path out of our state’s financial mess,” stated Beaubien.  “By creating good paying private sector jobs will only expand the tax base and increase consumer spending thus increasing state revenues.”

To be considered for this award, a legislator must maintain an 85% record of voting with what the Illinois Chamber considers to be their top legislative priorities in Springfield.  Their priorities, job creation and a stable tax environment, are in line with the goals that financial experts say will lead to job creation and increased employment in Illinois.

Beaubien’s expertise in law and finance continues to be a tremendous asset to the people of Illinois. Beaubien currently serves as an Assistant Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, where he is also the House Republicans’ chief budget negotiator. In this role Rep. Beaubien has become a leading advocate for fiscal responsibility and pension funding issues in Illinois.

The Economic Opportunity Division at the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias has programs to assist you with the following:

Home ownership and how to obtain non-predatory loan financing
Programs to assist in reducing interest rates on business and community development loans with help from our Link-Deposit Programs
How to find out if you have a part of the over $1 Billion in funds in Unclaimed Property owed to you and how to claim it
More information on Link-Deposit Programs for persons with disabilities, military personnel, Illinois veterans, and bank micro-loan program information
College savings programs available for you and your children

The info can be found at www.treasurer.il.gov

You may also view more program information on the website or you may contact the Office of Illinois State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias by calling 312-814-1244.

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WAUCONDA …State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) has started collection petition signatures against raising taxes on working families in Illinois.  Posted on his website is a petition that constituents can join to show their opposition to Democrat proposals to raise taxes.

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Springfield, IL… In light of the Illinois House of Representatives passing Senate Bill 1946, which aimed at overhauling the pension benefits for future hires in the state of Illinois, State Representative Mark Beaubien (R, Wauconda) released a statement regarding his support of the measure.

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Springfield, IL… Immediately following Governor Pat Quinn’s budget address, State Representative Mark Beaubien (R – Wauconda) expressed his disappointment with Quinn’s budget, which requests the ability to sink Illinois further into debt.

 “At some point the long term debt of Illinois needs to be addressed.  This patches some holes and would keep Illinois afloat, but at what cost,” stated Beaubien.  “Spending restrictions, pension reforms and Medicaid reforms all need to be a part of this conversation, unfortunately today they weren’t.”

Beaubien currently serves as an Assistant Republican Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives, where he is also the House Republicans’ chief budget negotiator

Wauconda, IL… Five years after Illinois passed comprehensive tort reform, expanding patient access to health care, lessening frivolous lawsuits and lowering malpractice rates to keep doctors in Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court struck a blow to the State’s already ailing health care system by ruling the reform unconstitutional.  In the court case Lebron v. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled the “damage limitation violates the constitutional principle of separation of powers by interfering with the authority of the judicial branch to reduce verdicts.” 

State Representative Mark Beaubien (R – Wauconda) is disappointed with the court’s ruling.

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WAUCONDA – Applications are currently available for residents of the 52nd Legislative District who may be interested in applying for an Illinois General Assembly Scholarship,
Assistant Republican Leader Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) announced today.

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Dear Friends and Residents of the 52^nd District,

Greetings and warm wishes to you and your family for a very happy holiday season! As we reflect on the conclusion of this year and look forward to the start of a new decade, I would like to express my appreciation for the many parents, educators, community leaders, first responders, small business owners, and working families who make our area such a special place to live. The far northwest suburbs are home to people of great talent and communities of unmatched vitality and achievement.

As we celebrate this holiday season with family and friends, I hope you will join me in thanking the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas as well as our veterans here at home who have done so much to preserve our freedom and way of life. Let’s keep them and their families foremost in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. I hope the holidays bring many blessings to you and your loved ones as you make new memories that your family will cherish for generations to come.

As always, thank you for the honor and privilege of serving you.

Warm holiday wishes from my family to yours,

Mark H. Beaubien, Jr.
Assistant Republican Leader
State Representative – 52nd District

WAUCONDA –Local seniors are invited to attend a FREE informational seminar sponsored by State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) about how to save money on your phone bill. The program, presented by the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), will be held at Wauconda Township Hall located at 505 W. Bonner Rd. in Wauconda on Monday, November 9 from 10:00am – 12:00pm.

“Our CUB seminar is a great way for local seniors to learn how they can save money,” Rep. Beaubien said. “Today’s challenging economic times have been especially hard for those who lived on fixed incomes, including many local seniors. Saving a few dollars on household expenses can go a long way towards easing the financial burden on seniors.”

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BARRINGTON –State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) is pleased to announce that Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White has accepted an invitation to visit Arnett C. Lines Elementary School for a reception on Friday, September 18. Beaubien, who as chief sponsor of Illinois’ mandatory seat belt law in 2003 worked closely with Secretary White, plans to attend the reception for the Secretary of State’s visit to Lines School with the famous Jesse White Tumblers.

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