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Friday, December 19, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Merry Christmas, Energy, Grants, and More

ENERGY A report released earlier this week outlines how Illinois will be facing energy capacity shortfalls over the next decade, which means electricity prices will only continue to rise. Failed…


Friday, October 10, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Breast Cancer Awareness, Drought, Grants, and More

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Each October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness about this disease that affects millions of individuals and families across the…


Friday, September 5, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Professional Licensing, Harvest, Road Construction, and More

PROFESSIONAL LICENSING Updates to Illinois’ professional licensing system have helped address workforce shortages in critical areas across the state. I serve on the Health Care Licenses Committee and we have…


Friday, August 22, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: EOS Newsletter, Health Care, Around the District, and More

END OF SESSION NEWSLETTER My 2025 End of Session newsletter was mailed out recently to constituents in District 105. Topics I hit on this year included Route 66, the Feeding…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Grants, Outdoors, and More

Earlier this week, we were fortunate to experience a day full day of community connection! We teamed up with Senator Chris Balkema for an Open House in Pontiac, then wrapped…


Friday, March 7, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Education, Immigration, Witness Slips, and More

EDUCATION This week, we celebrated Homeschool Lobby Day at the State Capitol. We proudly stood with homeschool families and advocates to protect their rights. I was honored to host homeschool…


Friday, February 7, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Political Theater, Legislative Maps, and More

POLITICAL THEATER Earlier this week, House Democrats wasted taxpayer time and resources to endorse a vendetta agenda against President Trump. We could not stand by while Democrats put on a…