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Friday, May 3, 2024
Governor Signs Dems’ Elections Bill

The Governor signed Democrats’ overtly partisan elections bill into law this morning, not even two full days after it was filed in the House. Just yesterday the Governor said at…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bringing Home the Bacon!

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Down to the Final Weeks…

We’re back in Springfield today and kicking off the final month of the spring legislative session. This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead…


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Repairing Illinois’ Reputation for Corruption

Illinois has a national reputation for corruption. If we want to turn that around and earn the trust of our residents, we have to end public corruption in Illinois. We…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Happy Passover!

Tonight, the 8-day celebration of Passover begins. Happy Passover to all who will begin this holy celebration!


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Why is Illinois Losing the Competition for Jobs and Workers? Taxes.

We can’t tax our way to prosperity. Rather than saddling our already overburdened residents and job creators with more taxes, our focus should be on growing our state. Unfortunately, Democrats…


Monday, April 15, 2024
3rd Reading Deadline

The House is scheduled back in session for all five weekdays this week. Friday is the deadline for members to move their House Bills out of the House to the…


Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Back in Session

The House is back in session today starting at noon and we are scheduled to be in Springfield through Friday. You can follow along live all week at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Continuing Border Crisis Costs Illinois Taxpayers Billions

The billions of taxpayer dollars being spent on illegal immigrants arriving in our state directly takes away funds that could be used to support essential programs for all Illinois citizens….


Monday, April 1, 2024
High Property Taxes are Fueling “Illinois Exodus”

“High property taxes are driving families and businesses out of Illinois. My Republican colleagues and I will continue to push this spring for desperately needed relief!” Rep. Brad Halbrook. Analyst:…