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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Illinois’ Future Depends on Tax Relief

We can make Illinois a destination for families and job creators alike if we make it a more affordable place to live. Every lawmaker should be working to reduce the tax…


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
More Challenges to Dems’ Unconstitutional Gun Ban

The National Rifle Association has now filed a lawsuit challenging Democrats’ firearms ban. https://www.foxnews.com/us/nra-challenges-illinois-semiautomatic-gun-ban-court-blatant-violation-second-amendment-rights


Thursday, January 19, 2023
Democrats Reintroduce Progressive Tax Increase

After voting to raise their own pay by a whopping 16.5%, Illinois Democrats are back to their old tricks, this time working to raise income taxes through a ‘progressive’ tax…


Thursday, January 12, 2023
Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Democrats’ Gun Ban

At least 30 Illinois county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the newly-passed assault weapons ban because they contend it violates the Second Amendment. https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/illinois-county-sheriffs-refuse-to-enforce-assault-weapons-ban-deem-law-unconstitutional/


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Sworn-In As 103rd General Assembly Begins

At a noontime ceremony at the University of Illinois at Springfield, State Representative Brad Halbrook took the Oath of Office to serve the new 107th District as the 103rd General…


Friday, January 6, 2023
Democrat Lame Duck Shenanigans

We were in session late last night, adjourning around 1 am. While most Illinoisans were sleeping, Democrats passed several controversial bills: SB 1534 – Expands abortion in Illinois and further deteriorates parents’ rights,…


Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Supreme Court Stays Statewide Cash Bail Elimination

On Saturday, the Illinois Supreme Court put the elimination of cash bail on hold in Illinois. The court is expected to review the case in the coming weeks. Read more here.


Saturday, December 31, 2022
Happy New Year

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2023!


Tuesday, December 27, 2022
New Year, New Laws

On New Year’s Day more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. The new laws will cover a wide variety of issues including public safety in…


Monday, December 26, 2022
Halbrook: New Year, New Breaks for Criminals in Illinois

Illinois communities will start the new year with a new threat to public safety as cash bail is eliminated across the state for many charged with serious felony offenses. State…