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The big news from the campaign trail this week was the unveiling of our third TV commercial.? This is our first TV commercial where Carolyn and I appear together.? If you haven't watched this commercial, click on the picture below to watch it.

Our TV commercials have moved the needle--our numbers are going up.? That's not surprising.? Our commercials reflect our solution-based, non-toxic message that Illinoisans hunger for.

But TV advertising costs are significant.? It costs $25K for two weeks of statewide cable TV.? If we are going to stay on the air, we need YOUR help TODAY. ??

You can keep this advertisement on the air by clicking HERE.?

Volunteer of the Week

Our volunteer to highlight this week is Monroe County Commissioner Vicki Koerber.? Vicki is part of the Republican leadership team that makes Monroe County a great place to live.? She has endorsed us for Governor/Lt Governor and set up a women's lunch event for Carolyn in Monroe County.? Thank you, Vicki, for your friendship and support!

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If you'd like to volunteer on our campaign, click here.

Upcoming Events

We will be having a Meet & Greet in DeKalb County on Monday, April 11th.? The venue is Hobnobbers in Sycamore.? It starts at 6:30PM.? This a FREE event.

You can help us raise the $$ to spread our message about the New Start for Illinois proposal by attending a fundraiser in Southern Illinois.? First, on April 22nd, we will be having our Spring Reception in Belleville.? Tickets are $75 per person.? You can find out more and purchase tickets by clicking HERE.?

Then, on May 7th, we will be having a BBQ in Nashville.? Tickets for the Nashville BBQ are $50.? You can get more info and purchase tickets by clicking HERE.

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Issue Spotlight:? No Tax on Tax

Did you know that the reason gas is so expensive in Illinois is that you are being taxed on the tax you already pay?? Illinois charges sales tax--not only on motor fuel, but also on the federal, state, and local motor fuel taxes.? So when we buy gas in Illinois we are are paying tax on a tax.

Paying tax on tax is obscene!? There is no greater example of predatory government.? That's why our "New Start for Illinois" proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the practice of charging tax on tax.? It's not a difficult concept.? Ending predatory government starts with ending predatory practices.?

Semper Fidelis,

Paul