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Friday, May 1, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Women to Watch, SAFE-T Act, Redistricting, and More

WOMEN TO WATCH House Republicans were proud to welcome remarkable women from across Illinois to our Women to Watch event in Springfield last week. The program welcomed women leaders to…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Gerrymandering Amendment Meets the End of the Road in Senate

House Democrats’ gerrymandering scheme will not move forward in the Senate. This amendment would have tightened their grip on power and opened the door to even more partisan map-rigging in…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: DAR Conference, Around the District, Redistricting, and More

DAR CONFERENCE I was honored to have the opportunity to speak at the 130th Illinois State DAR Conference this morning in Bloomington. DAR commits to promoting historic preservation, education, and…


Thursday, April 23, 2026
House Democrats Pass Amendment to Further Gerrymander Legislative Maps

For years, House Democrats have claimed they are fighting for fair representation, yet their actions tell a very different story. They have drawn legislative maps that rig the system in…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Proposed Millionaire’s Tax Would Raise Taxes on Small Businesses

The millionaire’s tax is yet another push for a graduated income tax that will drive more people and small businesses out of the state. Over 22,000 Illinois small businesses could…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: IGOLD, Jobs, America 250, and More

STATE CAPITOL/IGOLD RALLY We just wrapped up a very busy week in Springfield, and we were proud to welcome visitors from across the state to the State Capitol. That includes thousands…


Friday, April 10, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Second Amendment, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT IDOT CAREER FAIR – IDOT will be hosting a Career Fair in Peoria on Wednesday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Career Fair will be held at…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Rep. Tipsword, Sen. Balkema to Host Senior Expo in Washington

Save the Date! Please join us for a Senior Expo at Beverly Manor in Washington on June 17. We will have over 30 participating agencies on hand, and the event…


Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Senior Expo in Washington

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Property Taxes, Public Safety, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – IDOT is expected to begin resurfacing work on the US 24 Bypass between Washington and Peoria during the week of April 13. This includes…