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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Illinois Soybean Association Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Young Farmers

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 submit…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Honoring Our Illinois State Troopers

Every day, Illinois State Troopers put on the uniform knowing they will face unpredictable challenges to keep others safe. Their work requires constant vigilance, quick decision-making, and a commitment to…


Friday, March 28, 2025
IDOT Announces Road Construction Project on Route 116 Through Pontiac

IDOT has announced that road construction is underway on Route 116 through Pontiac. The work zone will be from Ewing Drive just west of Interstate 55 to the bridge over…


Thursday, March 27, 2025
Right to LIFE March and Rally Held at State Capitol

Earlier this week in Springfield, I was honored to participate in the Right to LIFE Rally at the State Capitol. Thank you to the thousands who came out and had…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Democrats Advance Homeschool Bill Despite Overwhelming Opposition

Last week, Democrats passed the Homeschool Act through the House Education Policy Committee despite the fact that the measure had nearly 50,000 witness slips filed in opposition. The bill’s sponsor…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Homeschool Bill Scheduled for Committee Hearing Tomorrow

More than 33,000 witness slips have already been filed in opposition to HB 2827, also known as the Homeschool Act, which forces unnecessary mandates on homeschool families in Illinois. The…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Wallethub Study: Illinois Dead Last in Overall Tax Rank

Illinoisans face the HIGHEST effective state and local tax rates in the nation, making us the worst state in the nation for taxes. This trend cannot continue, and Illinois families…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rep. Tipsword, House Republicans Back Legislation to Improve Public Safety

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…


Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Beware of the Witness Slip Shell Game

While the legislature must allow witness testimony and accept all witness slips filed for any piece of legislation scheduled for a public hearing, Democrats have found ways around the process…


Thursday, March 6, 2025
Today is Homeschool Lobby Day at the Capitol

Today is Homeschool Lobby Day at the State Capitol and we proudly stand with homeschool families and advocates to protect their rights. This year, Democrats have proposed legislation (HB 2827)…