The Governor has already agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program. We can give children across Illinois the opportunity to attend the schools that meet…

A proposed carbon capture pipeline through several local counties has been scrapped. Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in US Midwest | Reuters

Veto Session Starts Next Tuesday The first week of our two-week veto session will begin on Tuesday, October 24. Lawmakers will consider not only Governor Pritzker’s vetoes of bills enacted…

Here’s a quick look at some of the issues we are expected to take up in veto session beginning next week.  https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/19/illinois-general-assembly-veto-sessnuclear-moratorium-rent-control-a-on-illinois-veto-session-agenda/70775342007/

Illinois House Republicans have introduced and passed a number of bills to fight the deadly fentanyl epidemic gripping our state. However, much more must be done to keep our residents safe,…

Thank you to everyone who participated, helped, and attended our Senior Health Fair Tuesday at the Kroc Center in Quincy! Sen. Jil Tracy and I had a great morning talking…

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) has approved a measure calling for more clarity and transparency as it relates to Democrats’ firearms ban registry rules. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_c1e1a2e4-6d22-11ee-8581-272d52ef8f4b.html

Rep. Frese’s office, along with other local State Representatives and Senators, this week joined members of area municipalities, economic development organizations, chambers and visitors bureaus at the Amtrak corridor meeting…

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…

For the second time this year, a company with plans to build a carbon dioxide pipeline through Illinois has withdrawn its application.  Application for CO2 pipeline in Illinois temporarily withdrawn…