The Hill – Now in her fifth term in the Illinois House, Tony McCombie became the Prairie State’s first female House Republican leader in 2023. Before joining the state Legislature, McCombie served as mayor of Savanna, one of Illinois’s oldest towns. She’s a fierce critic of the corruption culture in Illinois, pushing for lobbying restrictions and other ethics reforms. McCombie has backed efforts to make her state more affordable to both residents and businesses, with lower taxes, a broader tax base and reduced spending. She has pushed for more government transparency, particularly in allowing residents to see state hearings.

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