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Thursday, November 16, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Review Illinois’ Firearms Ban

The U.S. Supreme Court has been petitioned to review the recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling on Illinois’ firearms ban. https://www.newsweek.com/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-faces-new-challenge-1843894


Saturday, November 11, 2023
Honor America’s Heroes!

This Veterans Day let us take a moment to remember the sacrifices made by those who answered the call to protect the freedom of our nation. Thank you to all…


Thursday, November 9, 2023
Last Day to Extend Invest in Kids Before it Sunsets

…and none of the bills to address it are on the House calendar today. Illinois legislators return for final day this year with unfinished business | Illinois | thecentersquare.com


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Last Chance This Year to End the Nuclear Energy Moratorium

The Illinois House returns for the second week of the fall veto session today. It is our final chance to act on the major issues facing our state before the…


Monday, November 6, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Vacates Gun Ban Injunction

Plaintiffs challenging Democrats’ firearms ban are reviewing their next steps after a federal appeals court vacated a lower court’s preliminary injunction on Friday. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_61ca2658-7be9-11ee-a508-9f7b9af86316.html


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Tipsword Sponsors Legislation to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Humanitarian Crisis

 Due to the TRUST Act, which was enacted in 2017, Illinois has become a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from cooperating with federal immigration authorities to…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Families can do many things to increase the safety of their loved ones during Halloween trick-or-treating activities. Fires, traffic accidents, and allergic reactions are common Halloween hazards. Costumes should be…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Safe-T Act Impact

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/10/safe-t-act-exacerbates-public-defender.html


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Future of Invest in Kids Scholarships Depends Upon Legislative Democrats

The Governor has agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program…if the legislature sends him a bill. Rep. Tipsword and other House Republicans have filed HB…


Monday, October 23, 2023
CO2 Pipeline Plan Canceled

A proposed carbon capture pipeline through several central Illinois counties has been scrapped. Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in US Midwest | Reuters