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Dale Righter

Illinois State Senator | 55th District

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Bicentennial commission, planning office established

September 23, 2016 andrewhansen Comments (0)
A new Illinois Bicentennial Commission was created this week by Executive Order, as well as the Governor's Office of the Illinois Bicentennial, which will lead the planning for the celebration of the state's upcoming 200th anniversary. read more...
Righter receives NFIB award of Guardian of Small Business

September 23, 2016 andrewhansen Comments (0)
In recognition of their excellent pro-business voting records, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded 17 Senate Republican members with their “Guardian of Small Business Award.” read more...
School funding reform commission discusses hold harmless provision

September 23, 2016 andrewhansen Comments (0)
The Illinois School Funding Reform Commission met this week as part of the ongoing effort to find ways to revamp the way the state funds schools. The Commission examined two central issues during this meeting: hold harmless provisions and education funding distribution models. read more...
Departments of Correction and Human Services team up to help mentally ill

September 16, 2016 amybarry Comments (0)
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced a joint effort to help deliver treatment services to mentally ill inmates. The two agencies have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement that allows IDOC to use part of the Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC) as an inpatient mental health treatment facility. read more...
Supreme Court refuses to rehear redistricting referendum

September 16, 2016 amybarry Comments (0)
After striking down a popular, citizen-driven referendum to change the way Illinois draws its political maps, the Illinois Supreme Court has denied a motion for rehearing the case. read more...

Sen. Righter's 2:00 Drill: Stopgap budget passed

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.

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