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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Session Recap, State Budget, and More

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….


Friday, May 22, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Second Amendment, Glock Ban, Local Control, and More

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…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rep. Tipsword, House Republicans Stand Up For Second Amendment

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…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Tipsword Talks Consequences of Proposed Glock Ban

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…


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…


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…