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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…


Friday, February 23, 2024
Budget, Emissions, Estate Tax, and More

The Pritzker Plan On Wednesday Governor Pritzker proposed a $52.7 billion state budget for FY 2025…the largest budget in state history. He has no more Federal COVID dollars to bail…


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
Illinois Can’t Afford to be a Sanctuary State

“The Governor just proposed a $52.7 billion state budget for FY 2025…the largest budget in state history. He has no more Federal COVID dollars to bail him out and so…


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…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
New Legislation Alert!

A new bill proposed by Democrats would force the Illinois EPA to adopt California emission standards for trucks and surrender state sovereignty to California bureaucrats instead of Illinois lawmakers. The…


Monday, February 19, 2024
Celebrate Great American Leaders

Today we honor George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and other great presidents who have led our nation, and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!


Friday, February 16, 2024
Corruption Sentence, Budget Address, Basketball Champions and more

We need ethics reform! This week, former Speaker Mike Madigan’s Chief of Staff was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for making false declarations before a grand jury and obstruction of justice….


Thursday, February 15, 2024
It’s “Makers Madness” Time in Illinois!

What is the coolest thing made in Illinois? The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association aims to find out during the fifth annual Makers Madness competition. Nominations are open now! https://www.wrex.com/news/illinois-manufacturers-association-launches-makers-madness-competition/article_9c4e9996-cb65-11ee-9076-b38e8cce1fb3.html


Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether it be with friends, family, or your significant other, be sure to spend time with those you love today.