State Representative Rich Morthland (R)

Years served: 2011 - Present

Committee assignments: Appropriations-Higher Education; Public Utilities; Cities & Villages; Counties & Townships; Adoption Reform; Higher Education; Veterans’ Affairs.

TAXES AND SPENDING

Morthland voted for a huge electric rate increase.

Morthland helped pass SB1652 – a huge electric rate increase sought by ComEd and Ameren. (2011)

GAMBLING

Morthland voted for the most massive expansion of gambling in Illinois history.

Morthland voted for SB744 which allows for five new casinos (including one Chicago-owned casino), slot machines at the state’s horse racing tracks, slot machines at Chicago’s two airports, more gaming positions at existing casinos, and slot machines and year-round racing at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. (2011)

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