Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) and State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Channahon) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the passage of the FY 2026 state budget: “The more things change, the more they stay the…

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican lawmakers presented their legislative proposals today to bring light to human trafficking and the impact it has throughout Illinois. With Illinois ranking among the top ten…

Springfield, IL – House Republican lawmakers held a press conference in the Capitol today to discuss the dire state of public safety in Illinois and present their pathway forward, which…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults audit report that was released this week by the…

State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following today’s Budget and State of the State Address delivered by Governor Pritzker: “Once again, Governor Pritzker has proposed the largest…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) was sworn in to a second term in office today as part of Illinois’ new 104th General Assembly. Rep. Tipsword represents the…

Pontiac, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has been awarded a fellowship to attend the upcoming Midwestern Leadership Institute. The event will take place August 23 – 27 in…

Pontiac, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has achieved a perfect 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for the 2023-24 legislative session periods….

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