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Sunday, June 1, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Route 66, State Champions, State Budget, and More

ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL This week 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….


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Reacts to Passage of FY 2026 State Budget

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the passage of the FY 2026 state budget: “The more things change, the more they stay the…


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,…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Law Enforcement, SAFE-T Act, Immigration, and More

LAW ENFORCEMENT The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s high-visibility…


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.


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Police Officers Injured in Fairview Heights Shooting

Please keep the police officers injured in Fairview Heights this weekend in your prayers as they recover from this heinous attack. Bless the brave first responders who put themselves in…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Budget Deadline Looms Next Weekend

We are back in Springfield tomorrow as we begin the final two weeks of the spring legislative session. We only have nine scheduled session days left before our May 31…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Grants, Surveys, Taxes, and More

GRANTS IDOT has announced $400 million in Local Projects Funding for local agencies across the state. This is a great opportunity for communities to get funding for local projects, especially…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day is a solemn tribute to law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty. We honor them by remembering their names and supporting those…


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Celebrating Economic Development Week

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating Illinois Economic Development Week May 11-17. Please be sure to visit their website for information about events and resources. Office…