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Friday, June 30, 2023
Illinois/Midwest Companies Take a Hit from Biden Biodiesel Quotas

The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: Biden Biodiesel Quotas a Blow to ADM and others


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Hears Illinois Gun Ban Case

The Constitutionality of Illinois Democrats’ gun and magazine ban was heard Thursday in Federal Appeals Court. Federal appeals court hears challenge to Illinois gun and magazine bans | Illinois |…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Canadian Wildfires Causing Air Quality Alerts Across Illinois

Most of Illinois is experiencing unhealthy air quality conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. If you are able, consider staying inside as much as possible over the next several days to limit…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Rep. Tipsword hosts Traveling Office Hours Thursday at Eureka College

“Hope to see you there!”


Saturday, June 24, 2023
It’ County Fair Season!

County Fairs are in full swing across the state. Get out there and celebrate summer!  2023 County Fair Dates Flyer.pdf (illinois.gov)


Friday, June 23, 2023
Tax Holidays Expiring, FOID Cards, Invest in Kids, and More

Grocery/Gas Taxes rising July 1 The temporary pause in state taxes on groceries put in place last year will be over at the end of this month, so, unfortunately, families…


Friday, June 23, 2023
“The Cost of “Free”

The Governor’s flip flop on healthcare highlights the true cost of “free”. Editorial | Flip-flop on immigrant health care shows high cost of ‘free’ | Editorials | news-gazette.com


Thursday, June 22, 2023
FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County

Attorneys presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois. Rep. Tipsword introduced legislation this spring to eliminate FOID cards in Illinois….


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Rep. Tipsword Brings Traveling Office Hours to Eureka College, Library

Rep. Tipsword will continue his summer Traveling Office Hours tour on June 29th in Eureka to discuss state issues and other concerns.  “Hosting Traveling Office Hours is the best way…


Monday, June 19, 2023
Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…