SENIOR FAIR IN WASHINGTON
Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and stopped by our Senior Fair in Washington last week. While the weather was a bummer, I enjoyed meeting and talking to everyone. Thank you also to all of the vendors who came out and all our staff who helped put the event together and made it run so smoothly. Events like these require a ton of preparation and coordination, and kudos to the staff at Beverly Manor School and all involved that made sure everyone stayed safe and enjoyed the event.
FARM BUREAU BREAKFAST
I was honored to attend the Woodford County Farm Bureau legislative breakfast last week in Eureka. A number of agriculture-related topics were discussed, and we had a very productive and informative event. Thank you to everyone who attended and organized the breakfast.
BUDGET STATEMENT
Governor Pritzker signed the FY 2027 state budget into law last week. The budget includes more irresponsible spending, more tax and fee hikes, and does nothing to address public safety issues in Illinois. It is beyond frustrating and ridiculous that we cannot generate any movement on improving public safety when we are in Springfield. This should not be a partisan issue, and Democrats continue to play political games when it comes to the safety of innocent people and protecting victims of violent crimes. Please read my statement here.
EDUCATION
Illinois public schools are losing students at an alarming rate. These numbers should serve as a wake-up call to state education leaders. We need to improve outcomes for Illinois students, strengthen accountability, and restore confidence in public education across the state.
ENERGY
More power plants are set to shut down as Illinois sits on the edge of an energy crisis. Democrats’ poor energy policies have pushed Illinois power generators to close, and the results are going to be costly for Illinoisans.
ESTATE TAX
Illinois’ estate tax, sometimes referred to as the “death tax,” needs to be reformed so that family farms can continue to be passed down for generations to come.