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Friday, February 27, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Federal Scholarships, Energy, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT The Livingston County Health Department, in partnership with the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, is inviting residents to complete a short survey to help with future childcare planning…


Friday, February 20, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: State Budget Address, State Champions, America’s 250, and More

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…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Tipsword Reacts to Governor’s FY 2027 Budget Address

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…


Friday, February 13, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Valentines for Seniors, Food Assistance, Budget Address, and More

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…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Affordability, Grants, Farming, and More

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…


Friday, January 30, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Tax Season, Energy Policies, School Choice, and More

VALENTINES FOR SENIORS My office is co-hosting a Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, with the deadline for submissions on Monday, February 2. Please consider bringing Valentine’s Day cheer to our…


Friday, January 23, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: General Assembly, No Tax on Tips, Valentines for Seniors, and More

VALENTINES FOR SENIORS CARD DRIVE My office is co-hosting a Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, with the deadline for submissions on February 2. Please consider bringing Valentine’s Day cheer to…


Friday, January 16, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Valentines for Seniors, General Assembly, SAFE-T Act, and More

VALENTINES FOR SENIORS CARD DRIVE My office is co-hosting a Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, with the deadline for submissions on February 2. Please consider bringing Valentine’s Day cheer to…


Monday, January 12, 2026
Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

Please consider sharing the love this Valentine’s Day by participating in our Valentines for Seniors Card Drive! This wonderful initiative is being co-hosted by State Representative Jason R. Bunting and…


Friday, January 9, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: New Laws, Rural Healthcare, Around the District, and More

NEW LAWS Happy New Year everyone! As of January 1, nearly 300 new laws took effect in Illinois. Below are links to three stories that will help explain them: LIST:…