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Sunday, March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Saint Patrick’s Day honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate today!


Friday, March 8, 2024
Celebrate Women’s Day!

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…


Thursday, March 7, 2024
New Bills Fight Human Trafficking

Our open border has also opened the door to increased human trafficking across the country and right here in Illinois. House Republicans are fighting this epidemic head-on with a robust…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
California Emissions Standards Bill is Back

The House Energy and Environment Committee is scheduled again today at 4:00 pm and is expected to take up Democrats’ attempt to lock Illinois in with California’s radical emission standards….


Monday, March 4, 2024
SCOTUS Votes Down Trump Ballot Challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled unanimously that states cannot remove Presidential Candidate Donald Trump from primary ballots. This decision overturns a Colorado ruling that would have removed Trump from…


Thursday, February 29, 2024
Homegrown Patriotism: National Anthem at Sporting Events Began In Illinois!

The tradition of playing the National Anthem before sporting events comes from the World War I era and began right here in Illinois. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/02/the-story-of-our-national-anthem.html


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
And Here Come the Tax Increases…

Illinois taxpayers have been footing the bill for Democrats’ out-of-control spending habits for far too long. Our residents deserve a responsible state budget that prioritizes tax relief. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/state-news/illinois-news/illinois-governor-jb-pritzker-proposes-tax-increases-to-help-with-budget-deficit/


Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Talking Taxes and Other Important Issues With the Adams Co. Farm Bureau

Rep. Frese was proud to join Adams County farmers for their Farm Bureau Legislative Update lunch this week in Quincy. Among other topics, Frese spoke about pending legislation in the…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Governor Pritzker’s Budget

A few more details about the new budget proposal Gov. Pritzker unveiled Wednesday: ? A $2.29 billion increase from last year’s enacted budget ? A $775 million shortfall for FY25 based on existing…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Tune in at Noon for the Gov’s Budget Proposal

Governor Pritzker will give his combined Budget and State of the State Address in Springfield today at noon. The budget that will ultimately pass before we adjourn this spring directly…