Springfield… State Representative Kay Hatcher Sunday said “NO” to Democrat plans to saddle working families in Illinois with a 50% income tax increase. Hatcher (R-Yorkville) stressed that in tough economic times, state government needs to live within its means.

“Families in our area are struggling. They have been forced to tighten their belts to make ends meet. Government must do the same,” Hatcher said.

Hatcher stressed that the 50% state tax increase proposed would also impact businesses who have already been forced to cut jobs to keep afloat.

“Our state unemployment rate hit 9.4% in April. We how have 620,000 people out of work. How could we even think about increasing taxes on families and businesses already hard-hit by our slumping economy to bail out a state government that has not spent our tax dollars wisely?” Continue reading »

Springfield… Refusing to take “no” for an answer on needed good government reforms, State Representative Kay Hatcher (R-Yorkville) joined her House Republican colleagues Friday to force discussion of ethics reform proposals denied a hearing in the Illinois House.

At a special “open caucus meeting” organized by House Republicans, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers from the House and Senate had the opportunity to discuss reforms proposed by the Illinois Reform Commission with the commission’s chairman, Patrick Collins.

“With one former governor in prison and another likely on the way, the need to clean up state government couldn’t be any more urgent,” said Representative Hatcher. “Chairman Collins and his commission have put together a comprehensive list of reform proposals ranging from providing more transparency in how state government operates to capping campaign contributions for elected officials. Each and every proposal deserves open, public debate and a vote in the Illinois House.” Continue reading »

Many 50th District students attend Elgin Community College.  Their Board of Directors stopped in to Kay’s Springfield office recently to update her on college programs.

Sugar Grove…State Representative Kay Hatcher is teaming up with the Area Agency on Aging to test local seniors’ spelling skills. Hatcher (R-Yorkville) today announced that she along with the Agency will co- host a Senior Spelling Bee on June 6th.

“Kids aren’t the only ones who should be able to show off their spelling talents,” said Representative Hatcher. “Our spelling bee will provide a forum for mature adults to show off their abilities, keep their spelling skills sharp, and also to have some fun.”

Hatcher said the local Senior Spelling Bee is open to everyone 50 or older who lives in the 50th House District which includes parts of Kane, Kendall and La Salle Counties. The event will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, June 6th in the community room of the Sugar Grove Fire Department headquarters located at 25 Municipal Drive in Sugar Grove. Those wishing to participate need to register with her office by June 2nd. Continue reading »