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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…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Reacts to State Budget Address

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…


Thursday, February 13, 2025
Senior Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Learn more here: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Happy Birthday President Lincoln!

Happy Birthday to our nation’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln! President Lincoln spent most of his life living in Illinois. Before becoming President, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives and…


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Governor to Deliver Budget Address Next Week

The governor will deliver the combined Budget and State of the State Address next Wednesday at noon. This year, House Republicans call for no new taxes, no tax hikes, and a…


Thursday, February 6, 2025
Happy Birthday President Reagan!

Happy Birthday to Former President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan was born and raised in northwestern Illinois and graduated from Eureka College in 1932. In 1981, he became the 40th President of…