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Friday, March 24, 2023
Update-3rd Reading Roundup, SAFE-T-Act, Back to Business Grants, and More

3rd Reading Roundup Today was our deadline in the House to pass House Bills out of our Chamber and on to the Senate. Our floor discussions went on into the…


Friday, March 10, 2023
Update-Committee Deadline, Recession Impact, Pennycress, and More

Committee deadline week Today was our deadline in the House to move most bills out of committee for consideration on the full House floor. Here are a few of the…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Update-Working Groups, First Bills, Ag. Block Grants, and More

Protecting at-risk kids The House Republicans have formed a series of “working groups” this spring to craft and propose ideas to tackle many of our state’s most pressing issues. I’m…


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Illinois Must do Better at Creation Jobs, Opportunity

We should be a leader in growing job opportunities for our residents. We have the resources, but our state’s high taxes and bad public policies drive employers away. We have to be…


Friday, April 8, 2022
Follow Along With the Final Day of Session

It’s the final day of the spring legislative session today where we are expected to vote on Democrats’ proposed budget and more. Follow along with House floor debate live starting at 11:00 AM at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Be Alert to COVID testing scams

Fake COVID testing sites and at-home tests are popping up across the United States. Here’s how to avoid getting scammed. https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/coronavirus/2022/01/11/how-avoid-covid-test-scam-testing-site-home-test/9162800002/


Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Recognize and Help Stop Human Trafficking

Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any…


Saturday, January 1, 2022
Happy New Year!

Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy 2022!


Wednesday, December 22, 2021
Be safe on the roadways this holiday season!

The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to remind motorists that the most important gift they…


Monday, November 1, 2021
Veto Session Legislation Impacts Healthcare, Parental Rights

We adjourned a very busy and somewhat chaotic fall veto session a little after midnight on Thursday. Legislation pushed through by the Democrat majority include “carving out” COVID mandates from…