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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…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Rep. Tipsword Honored as 2025 Public Official of the Year

At the State Capitol this morning, I was very humbled and honored to receive the 2025 Public Official of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police….


Monday, March 23, 2026
Democrats’ Ammunition Tax Targets Law-Abiding Gun Owners

The Ammo Tax represents yet more government overreach targeting law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to stop actual criminals. Here’s what HB 4414 does: Forces every bullet you buy to…


Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Second Amendment, Scott’s Law, SNAP Update, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations, Dr. Fogarty! Congratulations to Livingston County Health Department Public Health Administrator Dr. Erin Fogarty, who was one of the featured presenters in last week’s national webinar…


Friday, March 13, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Grants, Severe Weather, Public Safety, and More

GRANTS CONGRATULATIONS, LIVINGSTON COUNTY! Congratulations to the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, which has been awarded a $12,500 planning grant from Birth to Five Illinois! The grant will strengthen the coalition’s outreach abilities…


Friday, March 6, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Taxes, Professional Licensing, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations to the city of Lexington and Group Tool, Inc. on their expansion plans and commitment to the local community! Group Tool, Inc. has announced plans for…


Friday, February 27, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Federal Scholarships, Energy, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT The Livingston County Health Department, in partnership with the Livingston County Childcare Coalition, is inviting residents to complete a short survey to help with future childcare planning…


Friday, February 20, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: State Budget Address, State Champions, America’s 250, and More

BUDGET ADDRESS REACTION Governor Pritzker delivered his annual Budget and State of the State Address earlier this week in Springfield. Needless to say, I wasn’t very impressed. Here is my…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Tipsword Reacts to Governor’s FY 2027 Budget Address

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following today’s Budget and State of the State Address delivered by Governor Pritzker: “Once again, Governor Pritzker has…


Friday, February 13, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Valentines for Seniors, Food Assistance, Budget Address, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Valentines for Seniors My office partnered with Senator Balkema’s office to deliver Valentine’s cards to Seniors in District 105 earlier this week. We are proud to celebrate…