SPRING SESSION CONCLUDES The Spring Session concluded early Monday morning in Springfield, as Democrats waited until the last minute to push through many important pieces of legislation, including the budget….

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the passage of the FY 2027 state budget: “Democrats promised affordability this year; instead, they once again…

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…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Dan Swanson (Alpha), Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and Patrick…

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

❗️GUN GRAB ALERT❗️ Time is running out, HB 4471 will be voted on in committee THIS Wednesday. Make your opposition heard now by filing a witness slip here: https://ilga.gov/House/hearings/details/3134/23058/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=165192&GaId=18&View=Create

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK National Police Week is a collaborative effort, organized by a number of organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. National Police Week offers a time to pay…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) is honoring National Police Week, which runs through May 16 this year. Rep. Tipsword has worked as a law enforcement officer for…

POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY This week at the Capitol, we gathered with law enforcement officers and families from across the state to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. This solemn…

This week at the Capitol, we gathered with law enforcement officers and families from across the state to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. This solemn ceremony honors the…