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Friday, September 29, 2023
Public School Funding Hearings Set to Begin

The Illinois State Board of Education is seeking input from educators, parents, students, and community organizations on state funding for public education. Fiscal year 2025 budget hearings begin next week. Learn more at isbe.net/budget…


Thursday, September 28, 2023
License Approval Delays May Impact Jobs, Healthcare

Another state agency is underperforming under the Pritzker administration, and this time it could cost residents their jobs and impact healthcare across the state. https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-lawmakers-health-care-leaders-discuss-unreasonable-license-processing-delays/article_76afb532-5d77-11ee-b004-3326633917b9.html


Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The End of Cash Bail Continues to Benefit Criminals

Two men from California who were caught transporting more than 5,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in our state have been released from jail under the “no cash bail” provisions of…


Sunday, September 24, 2023
Honor Gold Star Families

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day we honor the families who have lost a loved one in service to our nation. Let us never forget the sacrifice of our…


Saturday, September 23, 2023
It’s National Hunting and Fishing Day!

Wishing a very happy National Hunting and Fishing Day to all the sportsmen and women across Illinois!


Friday, September 22, 2023
1st Day of “No Cash Bail”, Gun Ban Rules, Local Fall Foliage Gem, and More

No Cash Bail: Day 1 The Democrats’ SAFE-T Act was fully implemented statewide this week. For months, many have asked me what will happen when there is no longer cash…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Gun Ban Implementation Rules Filed

The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules with the Secretary of State to implement a portion of the firearms ban beginning next month. https://thesouthern.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/state-police-rules-for-assault-weapons-permits-begin-oct-1/article_ec090e15-a656-5a94-a876-88912b57089a.html


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The Clock is Ticking on School Choice Scholarships

Illinois’ only school choice option expires at the end of 2023 unless we act during veto session to save the program. If you agree that school choice is important for…


Monday, September 18, 2023
Work Will Continue on End of Cash Bail

While Democrats ignore concerns of stakeholders about the end of cash bail, we will continue to work closely with law enforcement, prosecutors, and court administrators to identify and fix the mistakes…


Sunday, September 17, 2023
Support and Defend our Constitution

Today we commemorate the signing of the United States Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. The Constitution defined the framework for our federal government, uniting citizens as members of…