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Thursday, May 21, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Tipsword Talks Consequences of Proposed Glock Ban

At a press conference today in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed yesterday by…


Thursday, April 23, 2026
House Democrats Pass Amendment to Further Gerrymander Legislative Maps

For years, House Democrats have claimed they are fighting for fair representation, yet their actions tell a very different story. They have drawn legislative maps that rig the system in…


Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Introduces His Page for the Day on the House Floor

Today on the House Floor I introduced my page for the day, Gage Cobbley. Gage is a senior at El Paso-Gridley High School, and he plans to attend Brigham Young…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Tipsword: The SAFE-T Act Has Been a Disaster for Public Safety in Illinois

At a press conference marking the 2-year anniversary of the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, I outlined the public safety dangers and consequences of this…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Commemorates 100 Years of Historic Route 66

Yesterday on the House Floor, I was honored to present Senate Joint Resolution 12, which declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year in Illinois. This resolution encourages communities,…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Tipsword: Democrats’ SAFE-T Act Endangers Public Safety and Fails Illinois Families

Earlier this week, I spoke on the House Floor and pointed out another example of the dangers and failures of Democrats’ SAFE-T Act. It’s time to repeal this awful legislation.


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Rep. Tipsword, House Republicans Lead Fight Against Human Trafficking

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican lawmakers presented their legislative proposals today to bring light to human trafficking and the impact it has throughout Illinois. With Illinois ranking among the top ten…


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…


Thursday, December 19, 2024
Rep. Tipsword: May the Joy of this Holiday Season Warm Your Heart and Home (Video)

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Rep. Tipsword Honored by Woodford County Farm Bureau

Thank you to the Woodford County Farm Bureau for presenting me with the Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Friend of Agriculture Award. I am humbled and honored for the Bureau’s trust…