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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)…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Appalled by Audit Findings on Immigrant Health Benefits

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…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
Audit Reveals Huge Cost Overruns for Non-Citizen Health Care

A recent audit of Democrats’ health care programs for non-citizens found thousands of improper enrollments as well as huge cost overruns. These programs need to be shut down immediately to…


Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Please Sign My Petition and Protect Homeschool Freedom!

Proposed legislation in the Illinois General Assembly would negatively impact Illinois families who choose to homeschool their children. Please sign my petition at the link below to make your voice…


Monday, February 24, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Sponsoring Legislation to Expedite Appropriate Care Needs

I am also sponsoring legislation this spring to expedite appropriate care needs for individuals in jail who are found unfit to stand trial. House Bill 1743 is scheduled to be…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Sponsoring Legislation to Support School Districts and Safety

I am currently sponsoring a bill that would support school districts and ensure we are doing everything we can to help keep them safe. House Bill 1583 currently sits in…