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Friday, October 11, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Harvest, Blood Donations, Outdoor Excellence Awards, and More

HARVEST You can help farmers have a safe harvest by remembering to slow down, give them plenty of room, and have patience on the roadways. 🚜 Illinois harvest season. How to…


Friday, October 4, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Manufacturing, Hunting, Energy Assistance, and More

CELEBRATING MANUFACTURING MONTH Earlier this week, I was proud to join Gabby Garza of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) in presenting Hardin Industries, LLC, in Lacon with an Employer Training Investment…


Friday, September 27, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Grants, Policy, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT 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…


Friday, September 20, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Law Enforcement, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT I had the privilege this week of traveling all around District 105 and visiting with local leaders and constituents while also enjoying some of the great businesses…


Friday, September 13, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Consumer Safety, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT I was honored to visit Heartland Community College’s Normal campus this week to enjoy the President’s breakfast and presentation in the Agriculture Complex. Dean of Health Sciences,…


Friday, September 6, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Legislative Scorecard, Corn Crop Update, and More

Support For Technology and Manufacturing I proudly support our small and mid-size manufacturers in Illinois, and I am honored to earn a 100 percent score from the Technology and Manufacturing…


Friday, August 30, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Leadership Program, Around the District, and More

Legislative Leadership Program I was privileged to be chosen to attend the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Fellows Program. I recently returned home from this wonderful program, which was held…


Friday, August 23, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Supporting Seniors, Record Crop Yields, Unemployment Rate Rises, and More

SENIORS House Republicans champion legislation to help seniors. Illinois House Republicans continue to step up to protect and support the senior community through a series of legislative efforts aimed at enhancing…


Friday, August 16, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Supporting Small Businesses, Back to School Safety, and More

Supporting Small Businesses My 100% voting record reflects my unwavering support of small business owners. As a former small business owner, I fully understand that small businesses are the lifeblood…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: National Night Out, East Bay Camp, and More

National Night Out In El Paso I enjoyed an incredible event in El Paso this week, where community partnerships were celebrated with all first responders on National Night Out. Congratulations…