One of Rep. Tipsword’s biggest disappointments this spring is the lack of real, meaningful ethics reforms to stop corrupt behavior by elected officials. Watch below.

It was a long day on the floor yesterday as House Republicans awaited the “agreed” budget announced by Democrats. The House considered several pieces of legislation throughout the day, including bills concerning…

Rep. Tipsword will kick off his end-of-session Traveling Office Hours tour on June 1st at two locations in Metamora-Eli’s and the Village Hall-to discuss state issues and other concerns.  “Hosting…

We’re back in Springfield for the final week of the spring session with a state budget expected to drop in the next few days. The House is scheduled to be called to…

Thank you to the EMS workers across the state who save lives and help people through their most critical moments. Happy EMS Week and thank you for all that you…

The House is scheduled to return to Springfield on Wednesday after Democrats failed to meet their self-imposed budget deadline last Friday. https://capitolnewsillinois.com/NEWS/as-leaders-extend-session-with-budget-unfinished-several-sweeping-last-minute-bills-surface

On the final scheduled day of the legislative session, with no budget plan introduced by the majority party, overtime is now inevitable. Rep. Tipsword stressed that legislators are frustrated, but…

This is an important step to bring more good-paying construction jobs to Illinois communities, Rep. Tipsword said. Illinois to reinstate Blue Collar Jobs Act | Illinois | thecentersquare.com DCEO has…

Rep. Tipsword) cast a resounding “no” vote Wednesday on legislation that will raise property taxes for most taxpayers in McLean County by requiring all McLean County property owners to pay…

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Illinois Democrats’ gun ban while legal challenges continue. U.S. Supreme Court declines to block Illinois and Naperville gun bans | Illinois |…