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This week's "From the Trail" update is a little early because we are taking a short break to celebrate Easter with our families.

Our campaign continues to grow.? This week we were excited to announce our first list of endorsements.? You can view our list of endorsements by clicking HERE.

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Volunteer of the Week

Our volunteer to highlight this week is our DeKalb County Director, Leslie Doran. Leslie has arranged radio interviews for both Paul and Carolyn. This week she put together an extremely successful meet and greet for us at Hobnobbers in Sycamore. Thank you, Leslie, for your hard work, dedication, and--most importantly--your friendship!

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

Media Spotlight

One week ago, Carolyn appeared on Jim Mason's "Inconvenient Truth" radio program.? You can listen to her interview by clicking HERE.

Earlier this morning, I discussed our "New Start for Illinois" policy proposal and its six points on WHCO's The People Speak.? You can listen to my interview by clicking HERE.

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Issue Discussion:? Legislative Transparency

"The truth is not afraid of transparency and a solution does not require silence."? Once again, the Illinois legislature failed the people of Illinois by passing a budget without providing time for meaningful review.? Senators and representatives voted on a budget with only a few hours to review bills that were over 3,000 pages in length.? This rushed process was completely unacceptable and unnecessary.?

As your Illinois Governor, I will VETO any legislation that is not passed in a transparent manner--even if it happens to be legislation that I agree with.? Restoring trust in the legislative process is that important!

Once again, thank you for reading this e-blast.? If you celebrate Easter, we hope you have a safe, blessed, peaceful holiday.

Paul