AROUND THE DISTRICT ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – IDOT is expected to begin resurfacing work on the US 24 Bypass between Washington and Peoria during the week of April 13. This includes…

REP. TIPSWORD HONORED AS PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR At the State Capitol this week, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year…

At the State Capitol this morning, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police….

The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals. Here’s what HB 4414 does: Forces every bullet you buy to…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations, Dr. Fogarty! Congratulations to Livingston County Health Department Public Health Administrator Dr. Erin Fogarty, who was one of the featured presenters in last week’s national webinar…

GRANTS CONGRATULATIONS, LIVINGSTON COUNTY! Congratulations to the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, which has been awarded a $12,500 planning grant from Birth to Five Illinois! The grant will strengthen the coalition’s outreach abilities…

BUDGET ADDRESS REACTION Governor Pritzker delivered his annual Budget and State of the State Address earlier this week in Springfield. Needless to say, I wasn’t very impressed. Here is my…

Springfield, IL – 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…

AROUND THE DISTRICT Valentines for Seniors My office partnered with Senator Balkema’s office to deliver Valentine’s cards to Seniors in District 105 earlier this week. We are proud to celebrate…

CAMPFIRE TAX For Illinois Democrats, if families enjoy it, they will find a way to tax it. Whether it’s energy, transportation, or now even a campfire, their approach continues to…