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Friday, April 11, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Education, Route 66, and More

EDUCATION The Homeschool Act was not called on the House floor this week! The 130,000 witness slips and counting signed in opposition by homeschoolers and parental rights advocates from all…


Friday, April 4, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Agriculture, Education, Grants, and More

AGRICULTURE The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking nominations for the Illinois 20 Under 40 Award which recognizes young farmers who are making a difference in the Prairie State. You can…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Capitol Rally, Agriculture, and More

STATE CAPITOL RALLY Earlier this week in Springfield, I was honored to participate in the Right to LIFE Rally at the State Capitol. I will continue to fight for the…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: State Champions, Human Trafficking, Homeschool, and More

HONORING STATE CHAMPS! Congratulations to the Normal Metcalf 7th grade boys basketball team on your IESA state championship! I was honored to host the team, bring them to the House…


Friday, March 14, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Public Safety, Bad Legislation, Taxes, and More

PUBLIC SAFETY House Republican lawmakers held a press conference in the Capitol earlier this week to discuss the dire state of public safety in Illinois and present their pathway forward,…


Friday, March 7, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Education, Immigration, Witness Slips, and More

EDUCATION This week, we celebrated Homeschool Lobby Day at the State Capitol. We proudly stood with homeschool families and advocates to protect their rights. I was honored to host homeschool…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Law Enforcement, Employment, REAL ID, and More

LAW ENFORCEMENT Democrats’ SAFE-T Act and sanctuary state policies are putting our communities at risk. Protecting Illinois citizens needs to be our top priority. Immigrants allegedly smuggling fentanyl lead police…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Budget Address, Scholarships, Education, and More

BUDGET ADDRESS Governor Pritzker gave his annual Budget and State of the State Address this week, and once again we have been presented with the largest budget in state history,…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Grants, Budget, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Our District 105 Offices were overflowing with teddy bears this week – literally! Because of the generosity of heartfelt donors and volunteers, Cuddles with Kindness partners collected…


Friday, February 7, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Political Theater, Legislative Maps, and More

POLITICAL THEATER Earlier this week, House Democrats wasted taxpayer time and resources to endorse a vendetta agenda against President Trump. We could not stand by while Democrats put on a…