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Dale Righter

Illinois State Senator | 55th District

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Attorney General, ICC called on to investigate ComEd allegations

February 27, 2015 andrewhansen
Serious allegations that ComEd may have improperly used ratepayer funds prompted State Sen. Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) to call on Attorney General Lisa Madigan and ICC Chairman Brien Sheahan to take immediate action to protect ComEd ratepayers. read more...
Legislation would create School Safety Task Force

February 27, 2015 andrewhansen
Senate Bill 1340 creates the School Security and Standards Task Force to study the current security conditions, make recommendations and draft minimum standards for schools to provide a safer learning environment for students. The Task Force is to submit its report to the General Assembly and the Governor. read more...
Medicaid legislation seeks greater accountability—and taxpayer savings

February 27, 2015 andrewhansen
Responding to new reports that Illinois paid millions for medical services for persons already recorded as dead, legislation has been introduced intending to weed out Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse; make the system work for the people who truly need the benefits; and save Illinois tax dollars. read more...
Review of ‘Common Core’

February 27, 2015 andrewhansen
As educators across Illinois prepare to begin administering the federal “Common Core” assessment tests, a Senate Resolution encourages the State Board of Education to opt out of the Common Core State Standards until a thorough review of associated costs can be conducted. Senate Resolution 89 also advances the creation of a state plan identifying how to provide the funding necessary for school districts to comply with the controversial new Common Core standards. read more...
Workers’ compensation reform legislation makes Illinois more competitive

February 23, 2015 andrewhansen
Seeking to help Illinois attract investment, create jobs, and end fraud and abuse, State Sen. Dale Righter filed legislation that would add “primary causation” to Illinois’ workers’ compensation law. read more...

Senator Righter: Ideas on how to make Concealed Carry Law Better

Welcome to Senator Righter's website

Dear Friend,

Welcome! Thank you for visiting my legislative Web site. I have proudly served the 55th State Senate District in Springfield since 2003, representing the people living in parts or all of Coles, Clark, Cumberland, Edgar, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland, Lawrence, Wabash, Edwards, Wayne and White Counties.

Your Opinion Needed: Senator Righter's 2014 Survey

I encourage you to check my Web site regularly for information on how I am working for you in Springfield--in 2013 I anticipate the 98th General Assembly will continue tackle many difficult issues. In an effort to keep this site informative and helpful, I frequently provide updates on important legislation and state issues. This Web site is also a good resource to find information on local and state services, benefits and other opportunities available to Illinois residents.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions, opinions or concerns—I love hearing from you and enjoy receiving feedback! You can reach my Mattoon office at 217-235-6033 and my Springfield office at 217-782-6674. Or you can contact me through email at drighter@consolidated.net.

Sincerely,

Dale Righter

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Springfield Office
309 M Statehouse
Springfield, IL 62706
P: (217) 782-6674
F: (217) 782-7818
Hours: 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

Mattoon Office
88 Broadway Avenue
Suite 1
Mattoon, IL 61938
P: (217) 235-6033
F: (217) 235-6052
Hours: 9:00 - 4:30 Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

drighter@consolidated.net