State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for strongly defending free enterprise and advocating for the furtherance of economic opportunities for all Illinoisans. Chesney earned an “A” grade for his votes on the scorecard.
“Senator Andrew Chesney has long been an outspoken advocate for businesses not only in his district, but the entire state,” said Lou Sandoval, President and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. “As a small business owner, Senator Chesney brings firsthand knowledge and experience of what it takes to run a business in this State and his legislative record reflects his commitment to making Illinois a more friendly place to do business. We are happy to award Senator Chesney the Champion of Free Enterprise Award.”
The Illinois Chamber’s staff and Government Affairs Committee rated all members of the 103rd General Assembly based on legislators’ votes on the key business legislation. The Champion of Free Enterprise Award was given to members who demonstrated through their voting record a commitment to legislation that frees the entrepreneurial spirit and supports Illinois’ job creators. The ranking bills in the Senate and House were selected based on their impact on the business community.
“Partisan Democrats have taken aim at Illinois job creators by passing bills that continually raise taxes and heap new mandates on businesses,” said Chesney. “Rather than passing public policies that encourage businesses to leave the state we need support them and help them thrive and grow.”
Click here to view the list of award winners and a summary of the bills that were used in the ranking process.
