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Friday, November 8, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Veto Session, Budget, and More

VETO SESSION Both the Illinois House and Senate will return to Springfield next week. Here’s what you should know about the fall Veto Session. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…


Friday, November 1, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Daylight Saving Time, Ethics Reform, Election Day, and More

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME As November has arrived, Illinoisans are gearing up for the transition back to Standard Time as Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends this weekend. On Sunday, November 3,…


Friday, October 25, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Population Decline, Fee Ban, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Thank you to the Illinois Credit Union League for the invitation to its Bloomington Chapter of the Illinois Credit Union League Legislative Breakfast. Credit Unions in House District 105…


Friday, October 18, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: State Police, Fighting Crime, Veterans Wall of Honor, and More

WELCOME NEW STATE TROOPERS! Congratulations to the newest Troopers for the Illinois State Police. Thank you for your service to our great state! Illinois State Police Welcomes 35 New Troopers from…


Friday, October 11, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Harvest, Blood Donations, Outdoor Excellence Awards, and More

HARVEST You can help farmers have a safe harvest by remembering to slow down, give them plenty of room, and have patience on the roadways. 🚜 Illinois harvest season. How to…


Friday, October 4, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Manufacturing, Hunting, Energy Assistance, and More

CELEBRATING MANUFACTURING MONTH Earlier this week, I was proud to join Gabby Garza of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in presenting Hardin Industries, LLC, in Lacon with an Employer Training Investment…


Friday, September 27, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Grants, Policy, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Thank you to the Woodford County Farm Bureau for presenting me with the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Friend of Agriculture Award. I am humbled and honored for…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Law Enforcement, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT I had the privilege this week of traveling all around District 105 and visiting with local leaders and constituents while also enjoying some of the great businesses…


Friday, September 13, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Consumer Safety, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT I was honored to visit Heartland Community College’s Normal campus this week to enjoy the President’s breakfast and presentation in the Agriculture Complex. Dean of Health Sciences,…


Friday, September 6, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Legislative Scorecard, Corn Crop Update, and More

Support For Technology and Manufacturing I proudly support our small and mid-size manufacturers in Illinois, and I am honored to earn a 100 percent score from the Technology and Manufacturing…