Randy Holtgren

Energy
"Issue Position: Affordable Energy; a Clean Environment for our Children" Project Vote Smart. No Date

This article details a statement from Hulgren discussing his stance on energy and the environment. Hultgren opposes cap and trade like policies as he believes it gives other foreign nations an economic edge. He argues that cap and trade will actually result in more pollution because of the lack of environmental responsibility in other foreign countries. Instead, Hultgren advocates for innovation of new technologies to produce cleaner energies.

"State Senator Randy Hultgren" Republican News Watch. April 30, 2010

This article details Hultgren’s voting record in the Illinois Senate. In 2007, the electric rate relief expired, exposing millions to an increase in electricity prices. Hultgren voted no on the bill to reinstates the freeze and establsh a Power Agency responsible for purchasing electricity at the lowest prices for consumers.

Technology
"AT&amp;T ANNOUNCES 3G MOBILE BROADBAND NETWORK IN DECATUR AND KANKAKEE FOLLOWING GOV. QUINN’S SIGNING NEW, MODERN TELECOM LAW "Decatur Tribune. June 28, 2010

This article discusses the passage of a bill in the Illinois senate designed to attract telecommunication companies to Illinois. The law was crafted to level the playing field for all telecommunications providers and attract telecom companies to Illinois. It expands the 3G network in Illinois and expands broadband access. The bill was co sponsored by Hultgren.

Health
"Illinois Improves Access To Free Health Care" The Gov Monitor. June 21, 2010

Hultgren co-sponsored a bill to allow health care workers authorized to work in other states to work in free clinics in Illinois. The new law will help low-income families receive more medical attention, by increasing the number of medical professionals who are allowed to work at free clinics. The bill was passed just as studies which forecast a shortage of health workers in the next twenty years were released.

Research and development (R&amp;D)
"Randall M. "Randy" Hultgren, U.S. House of Representatives 14th Dist." ABC News. No Date

In an interview, Hultgren stated that he would create a ten year extension of the research and development tax credit to spur innovation an let companies mark long-term hiring plans if elected into office.

Policy tracking by Arifeen Rahman, SEA National Security Intern