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Friday, May 22, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Second Amendment, Glock Ban, Local Control, and More

GLOCK BAN At a press conference this week in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed…


Friday, March 27, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Public Official of the Year Award, Capitol Visitors, Immigration, and More

REP. TIPSWORD HONORED AS PUBLIC OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR At the State Capitol this week, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year…


Friday, September 12, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Agriculture, Jobs, Harvest, and More

AGRICULTURE As harvest season is underway, here is a closer look at the status of Illinois’ most important crops. What’s Going on With Illinois Crops?  The Illinois Department of Natural Resources…


Friday, January 31, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Gerrymandering, Around the District, Pensions, and More

REDISTRICTING LAWSUIT House Republicans believe that voters should choose their elected officials and not the other way around. Unfortunately, Democrats’ latest political maps were gerrymandered so profoundly that it has…


Friday, August 23, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Supporting Seniors, Record Crop Yields, Unemployment Rate Rises, and More

SENIORS House Republicans champion legislation to help seniors. Illinois House Republicans continue to step up to protect and support the senior community through a series of legislative efforts aimed at enhancing…