Rep. Bost to Host Seminar on New Concealed Carry Law in Mt. Vernon
Want to learn more about the new concealed carry law? Illinois State Representative Mike Bost will be hosting a free public seminar covering ‘What You Need to Know About Concealed Carry’. The seminar...
View ArticleBost Seeks Disclosure of Obamacare-related health care plan cancellations
In an effort to shed public light on the number of Illinois families who are losing their current health insurance coverage due to the implementation of Obamacare, State Rep. Darlene Senger...
View ArticleSeminar for State Retiree Health Insurance Benefits December 4th at John A....
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will be hosting an informational seminar on Wednesday, December 4 to review changes to Medicare Advantage state retiree health insurance...
View ArticleRep. Bost Announces News Laws Scheduled to Take Effect January 1, 2014
Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) wants to make the public aware of several new laws scheduled to take effect this upcoming New Year. Over 200 laws are scheduled to take effect...
View ArticleIllinois’ Job Forecast Worst in the Nation
While the New Year will bring thousands of jobs to our neighboring states, Illinois is predicted to finish last in job growth according to a recent study conducted by Moody’s Analytics.“I find the news...
View ArticleBost & Luechtefeld Introduce Legislation to Repair Grand Tower Levee
Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) and State Senator Dave Luechtefeld (R-Okawville) recently introduced legislation to grant Jackson County the authority to issue bonds for the...
View ArticleRep. Bost’s Statement on Governor Quinn’s State of the State
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn presented his fifth ‘State of the State’ today before the Illinois General Assembly. State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement.“For...
View ArticleRep. Bost: Time to End Lame Duck Session
Today, Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro), along with members of the House Republican Caucus introduced legislation aimed at ending the controversial lame duck sessions that take...
View ArticleHouse GOP Opposed to Graduated Income Tax
Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) announced his opposition to the graduated income tax proposal put forth by legislative Democrats. The proposal, HJRCA 33 which would replace the...
View ArticleHouse Budget Estimate is a Good Start to Fixing State Budget
On Tuesday, February 25, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved a resolution setting their budget estimate for Fiscal Year 2015 according to State Representative Mike Bost...
View ArticleRep. Bost Supports Bills to Spur Job Growth
This week, State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) announced his support for two pieces of legislation aimed at creating jobs and getting the state’s economy back on track. House Bills 6217 and...
View ArticleIllinois House Committee to Consider Bost’s Legislation to Repair Grand Tower...
Legislation to help repair the Grand Tower Levee moved another step today towards becoming law. The legislation sponsored by Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) was assigned to the...
View ArticleIllinois House Committee Approves Bost’s Legislation to Repair Grand Tower...
Today the Illinois House Counties and Townships Committee unanimously approved bi-partisan legislation to help repair the Grand Tower Levee. The legislation to protect the community of Grand Tower and...
View ArticleLegislation to Help Repair Grand Tower Levee Awaits Governor’s Signature
Jackson County is just one signature away from issuing bonds in order to pay for repairs needed to fix the Grand Tower Levee. Today, the Illinois House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the...
View ArticleChicago Democrats’ State Budget Includes Keeping 67% Income Tax Hike Permanent
The Illinois House Democrats approved a state budget today which plans on keeping the 67% income tax hike permanent. The House Democrat budget is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2015 and will spend...
View ArticleRep. Bost: “We don’t want the federal government telling Illinois how to...
The Illinois House of Representatives sent a signal to President Obama and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this evening that the State of Illinois wants to have a say on how the State provides...
View ArticleGovernor Signs Rep. Bost’s Bill to fix the Grand Tower Levee
Illinois State Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) announced today that Governor Pat Quinn has signed a bill into law that would allow Jackson County to issue bonds in order to pay for the...
View ArticleRep. Bost Updates Area Veterans on Crucial Legislation and Services
Dear Friend: We stand free today because of the courageous sacrifices made by our military veterans. As your State Representative, I will continue to fight for a better quality of life for the brave...
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