Springfield…State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) is co-sponsoring legislation that will help school officials throughout the state end the fiscal year with a balanced budget. Specifically, House Resolution 1293 urges the Governor to accelerate the final two General State Aid payments from July to June for Illinois schools.

Illinois law requires school districts to have a balanced budget at the end of the fiscal year. The 23rd and 24th General State Aid payments in fiscal year 2008 total nearly $387.5 million. Continue reading »

Springfield…In the midst of a devastating economic climate, State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) put the interests of taxpayers first by voting against the recommendation of the Illinois Compensation Review Board to give legislators a substantial pay raise.

“Our state has racked up $1.7 billion in unpaid bills and is experiencing a $750 million hole in this year’s budget. Considering a legislative pay raise at this time is out of the question. Instead, Illinois legislators should be focused on passing a balanced budget, paying our Medicaid bills on time, funding our pension system and passing a capital bill to fund road improvements and school construction,” Rep. Beaubien said. Continue reading »

Wauconda…The McHenry County Conservation District and the Round Lake Area Park District have each been awarded Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants, announced State Representative Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda) who was integral in securing the grants. The funding will be used for land acquisition and park enhancements.Round Lake Area Park District received $400,000 to develop Fairfield Sports Park on Beverly Drive. The 14.25-acre parcel will include a softball field, playground, trail/walkway, family game area, picnic shelter and wetland interpretive stations.

“The Department of Natural Resources should be commended for maintaining the OSLAD program, which provides funding to help parks flourish throughout the state. I believe it is important to maintain a good balance between open space and economic development. Fairfield Sports Park will provide fun and educational activities for the entire community to enjoy,” Rep. Beaubien said.

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