Today House Republicans filed the Citizen Law Enforcement Act, HB 5790, to clarify any confusion around illegal immigrants and the right to lawfully carry firearms. The decision to file this…

Making Crime Illegal Again My Republican colleagues and I warned of the consequences when Democrats pushed their so-called SAFE-T Act, and, unfortunately, what we predicted has come to pass: criminals…

Rep. Tipsword and fellow members of the House Republican Truth in Public Safety, or TIPS, Working Group, have unveiled a new package of bills they are championing to help restore…

Today is Primary Election Day in Illinois. Voters will not only have an opportunity to weigh in on presidential nominees and their delegates but will also get an opportunity to…

National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and…

Saint Patrick’s Day honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate today!

Gun ban opponents appeal to SCOTUS Opponents of the Democrats’ firearms ban have formally appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to have their voices heard against the Illinois law. The appeal papers…

Rep. Tipsword this week was able to meet with students from Normal FFA and Agriscience Program who participated in the FFA Agriculture Legislative Reception and Seminar at the Capitol. “These…

International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. Thank you to the trailblazing women who worked to achieve gender equality…

Pritzker Proposes over $2 billion in New State Spending Backed by $1 Billion in New Taxes  Analysts have been looking over the FY25 budget proposal made by Governor Pritzker to the Illinois…