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Friday, April 14, 2023
5 Weeks Left, Tax Time, Gun Ban Update and More

Deadlines The General Assembly’s spring break is ending and the House returns to session next Tuesday. While it has been good to be busy in the district, we have much…


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Keeping Law Enforcement Updated on Important Legislation

Rep. Tipsword was honored to provide a legislative update on the SAFE-T-Act and other pending legislation at the Illinois Sheriff’s Association Chief Deputy and Jail Administrator Conference this week.


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
State’s Attorneys Weigh-in in Opposition to Dems’ Firearms Ban

More than 30 Illinois state’s attorneys have filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court seeking to overturn the firearms ban. https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/30-illinois-state-s-attorneys-file-weapon-ban-17889143.php


Sunday, April 9, 2023
Have a Safe and Blessed Easter

Thursday, April 6, 2023
Storm Cleanup, State Healthcare Exchange, Illinois Agricultural Dominance, and More

The Calm After the Storms I hope everyone is safe after the storms that rolled through Illinois on Friday evening, and again Tuesday into Wednesday. Governor Pritzker has issued an…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Storm Repair Scam Alert!

As clean-up continues across Illinois from two rounds of strong storms and tornadoes, please be aware of scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners in need of repairs! https://newschannel20.com/news/local/illinois-ag-warns-resident-for-storm-related-repair-scams


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Thank You State Troopers!

Thank you to the Illinois State Police for 101 years of “Integrity, Service, Pride” – We are proud to honor our Illinois State Troopers today and every day for the…


Friday, March 31, 2023
IGOLD, Soft on Crime Policies, Spring Break in Illinois, and more

Law and Order Round Up This week, I called for the Illinois House to honor the first responders who ran into gunfire to end the horrific Monday school shooting in…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Tipsword, IGOLD Rally in Support of Gun Owners’ Rights

Rep. Tipsword joined law-abiding gun owners from across the state at the Capitol Wednesday speaking out in support of our 2nd Amendment Rights. Tipsword joins members of IGOLD in strong…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In the Wake of the Nashville School Shooting, Tipsword Stresses the Need to Support Law Enforcement

Today, Rep. Tipsword called for the Illinois House to honor the first responders who ran into gunfire to end the horrific Monday school shooting in Nashville. Tipsword also stressed that…