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Friday, November 7, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Veto Session, Grants, FFA, and More

VETO SESSION RECAP llinois Democrats used last week’s final three days of veto session to ram through multiple rounds of controversial and impactful legislation, with most of the damage done…


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,…


Friday, November 15, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Firearms, Energy, Veto Session, and More

VETO SESSION I had the pleasure of hosting a Home Schoolers Group from District 105 during Veto Session earlier this week. Thank you for coming down to your Capitol and…


Friday, November 8, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Veto Session, Budget, and More

VETO SESSION Both the Illinois House and Senate will return to Springfield next week. Here’s what you should know about the fall Veto Session. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…