First week of Veto Session left many issues unaddressed After the first week of veto session in the Illinois House concluded Wednesday afternoon, there are still a number of priorities that House…

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/10/safe-t-act-exacerbates-public-defender.html

The Governor has agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program…if the legislature sends him a bill. Rep. Tipsword and other House Republicans have filed HB…

A proposed carbon capture pipeline through several central Illinois counties has been scrapped. Navigator CO2 Ventures cancels carbon-capture pipeline project in US Midwest | Reuters

Veto Session Starts Next Tuesday The first week of our two-week veto session will begin on Tuesday, October 24. Lawmakers will consider not only Governor Pritzker’s vetoes of bills enacted…

Here’s a quick look at some of the issues we are expected to take up in veto session beginning next week.  https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/19/illinois-general-assembly-veto-sessnuclear-moratorium-rent-control-a-on-illinois-veto-session-agenda/70775342007/

Illinois House Republicans have introduced and passed a number of bills to fight the deadly fentanyl epidemic gripping our state. However, much more must be done to keep our residents safe,…

The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) has approved a measure calling for more clarity and transparency as it relates to Democrats’ firearms ban registry rules. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_c1e1a2e4-6d22-11ee-8581-272d52ef8f4b.html

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…

“…We’re anxiously awaiting their ruling,” McGlynn said Wednesday as Maag brought his challenge that the law is unconstitutionally vague back to the Southern District of Illinois.  After vagueness hearing, federal…