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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Budget Signing Today, 500+ Other Bills to Go

Governor Pritzker will sign the budget today. More than 500 other new bills will hit the Governor’s desk over the summer. Here’s a look of some of the measures that passed the Illinois General…


Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Remember the Heroes of D Day

79 years ago today, Allied troops stormed the heavily fortified coast of Normandy to liberate Western Europe from the evil, tyranny, and oppression of Nazi control. On this important anniversary…


Friday, June 2, 2023
Join Rep. Tipsword for a June Traveling Office Hours Visit

Throughout the month of June Rep. Tipsword will be traveling the 105th district to meet with constituents and hear their opinions and concerns. On Thursday, June 1, Rep. Tipsword held…


Thursday, June 1, 2023
Invest in Kids Scholarships Left Out of Dems’ Budget

The Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program provides a choice for families in need who otherwise couldn’t afford to pick a private elementary or high school. Democrats have chosen to…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Remember Our Heroes on Memorial Day

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Tipsword: Democrat Budget Doubles Down on Disastrous Policies

In the early morning hours Saturday Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) voted against the $50 billion, 4,000 page spending plan put together behind closed doors by Democrat legislative leaders. Rep. Tipsword…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Budget “Losers”, Venue Rigging, June Traveling Office Hours, and More

More Spending, More Budget “Losers” In the early morning hours today we got our first look at the Democrats’ Fiscal Year 2024 “Budget Agreement” that was announced with much fanfare…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Rep. Tipsword Speaks Out on Needed Ethics Reforms

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.


Friday, May 26, 2023
Budget Has Passed the Senate, Will be Debated in the House After Midnight

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…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Tipsword Traveling Office Hours Tour Kicks Off on June 1st

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…