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Friday, February 6, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Affordability, Grants, Farming, and More

CAMPFIRE TAX For Illinois Democrats, if families enjoy it, they will find a way to tax it. Whether it’s energy, transportation, or now even a campfire, their approach continues to…


Friday, October 31, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Veto Session, Law Enforcement, Halloween, and More

VETO SESSION After facing pushback for their ridiculous amusement tax and event surcharge fee proposals to bail out Chicago mass transit, Democrats quietly amended their bill last night. So quietly,…