Springfield, IL … State Representative Suzanne “Suzie” Bassi (R-Palatine) will play a significant role in the impeachment investigation into Governor Rod R. Blagojevich as she was recently appointed to the legislative panel created to decide if he is fit to run the State of Illinois. Continue reading »
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Palatine, IL … Legislation to allow global positioning satellite tracking to be used on domestic abuse offenders who violate orders of protection, sponsored by State Representative Suzie Bassi, was signed into law today.
“I am proud to have sponsored this legislation and very pleased that both Republicans and Democrats could come together across party lines to pass this much-needed legislation and that the Governor quickly signed it into law. My only wish is that we could have accomplished this in time to have helped Cindy Bischof,” said Bassi, who worked directly with the Bischof family in drafting the legislation that increases protection for victims of domestic violence.
Palatine, IL … State Representative Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) will host a free Exercise and Arthritis Forum to educate citizens about innovative treatment therapies and provide testimony from experts in arthritis treatment.
The seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, July 8, at the Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine.
“Physical activity is essential to optimizing both physical and mental health and can play a vital role in the management of arthritis. Regular physical activity can keep the muscles around affected joints strong, decrease bone loss and may help control joint swelling and pain. By participating in this forum, we can all learn useful tips and exercises to keep our bodies healthy and active at any age,” said Bassi.
The Exercise and Arthritis Forum will include a panel discussion with a rheumatologist, physical therapist and an exercise specialist. The event will conclude with an exercise demonstration.
Springfield, IL … A House committee on Tuesday approved a bill sponsored by State Representative Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) that would allow global positioning satellite tracking to be used on domestic abuse offenders who violate orders of protection. The bill is expected to be approved by the House this week.
Springfield, IL … A group of House Republican lawmakers today called for new protections to safeguard victims of domestic violence following the murder in Elmhurst of Cindy Bischof. House Republicans are pushing for global positioning satellite (GPS) tracking of offenders who violate orders of protection.
“When an ex-boyfriend began to stalk and harass Cindy, she did everything the law allows and law enforcement did what they were supposed to do. She took out an order of protection and moved from place-to-place but her stalker ignored the orders and in the end found her and took her life,” said State Representative Dennis Reboletti (R-Elmhurst), a former Will County Prosecutor. “If law enforcement and Cindy had advanced warning perhaps her life could have been saved.”
“What happened to Cindy Bischof is truly tragic. We need stricter, stronger laws that really protect victims, not give them a false sense of safety. Cindy’s brother, Michael, is the one who suggested electronic monitoring in these types of cases,” said State Representative Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine). Continue reading »
Chicago, IL … Stating the new state budget is nothing but a political hoax, State Representative Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) today voted against the Democrat spending plan that leaves critical funding shortfalls.
Democrats passed an unbalanced budget without identifying how they are going to pay for it. The FY09 budget, opposed by the House Republicans, includes $2 billion in new spending.
“There is not enough revenue growth to cover the obligations we already have much less new obligations that the Democrats falsely promised state agencies, groups and universities,” said Bassi. “The Democrats promised millions of dollars to these entities knowing there is not enough money to pay for these programs. This is nothing but a political game played just in time for campaign season to begin.”
Chicago, IL … In response to Cook County Board President Todd Stroger’s recent sales tax hike, State Representatives Angelo “Skip” Saviano (R-River Grove), Michael McAuliffe (R-Chicago) and Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) unveiled legislation today that will make it harder for the Cook County Board to raise, require greater public disclosure of any tax proposal, and spread sunshine on Cook County hiring practices.
Palatine, IL … As college tuition continues to rise, parents are encouraged to learn about Illinois 529 plans that will ease the burden of paying for college through a seminar sponsored by State Representative Suzanne “Suzie” Bassi (R-Palatine).
Springfield, IL … What started out as a six-month school project for Sahana Rao, a junior at Fremd High School, has become a state-wide crusade as she recently teamed up with State Representative Suzie Bassi (R-Palatine) to push legislation through the General Assembly that will reduce paper waste in schools around the state.
Rep. Bassi and Rao testified in front of the Environment and Energy Committee Thursday about the need to update and strengthen the existing regulations related to recycling in schools.
