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Thursday, April 9, 2020
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DIRECTOR FILES EMERGENCY RULES REGARDING FOID AND CCL RENEWALS

Press release from the Illinois State Police: Springfield, IL – The Illinois State Police filed emergency rules this week to address renewals of Firearm Owner Identification and Concealed Carry Licenses during…


Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The CARES Act and Small Business

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed by President Trump on March 27 releases $2 trillion in aid to American families and small and large businesses alike….


Friday, May 10, 2019
Rep. Miller to Oppose 19 More Gas Taxes & Vehicle Fees for Illinois Families, Businesses

Rep. Chris Miller announced that he is opposed to a proposal passed this week in the Revenue & Finance Committee that would more than double the tax from 19 cents…


Thursday, May 2, 2019
Rep. Chris Miller Honors “National Day of Prayer” Signed Into Law By President Ronald Reagan

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in…


Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Traveling Office Hours in Lawrenceville

State Rep. Chris Miller is hosting ‘Traveling Office Hours’ on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Lawrenceville City Hall in cooperation with Rep. Darren Bailey. Both representatives cover portions of…


Tuesday, March 12, 2019
IllinoiSouth Tourism Magazine Features Casey’s World’s Largest Rocking Chair

The 2019 Visitors Guide recently published by the IllinoiSouth Tourism features on the front cover of the “MADE in ILLINOISouth” magazine the World’s Largest Rocking Chair made in Casey in…


Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Rep. Miller Reminds Local Communities of March 14 Deadline to Apply for IDNR Grants

Rep. Chris Miller announced today that March 14 is the approaching deadline for grants made available through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The applications will be accepted through…


Thursday, March 7, 2019
65 Documented Cases of Voter Fraud in Illinois: 4 Easy Steps for Better Democracy!

State Representative Chris Miller joined his colleagues today to discuss the issue of ‘voter integrity’ and it’s importance for a healthy and fair democracy. Rep. Miller’s four key points to…


Thursday, February 28, 2019
Rep. Miller Welcomes Education Leaders to the Capitol: ‘Together We Win’

Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) welcomed several education leaders to the Illinois State Capitol this week. Past president of the Oakland School Board, Andrew Dowden, current president Clint McQueen, and Oakland…


Thursday, February 21, 2019
Governor’s Budget “Up in Smoke” with Items That Promote Drugs & Gambling and Attack Families

First-term Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) today spoke out against the new Governor’s budget for 2020 that speculates more revenue from sports gambling, marijuana licenses and taxes on electronic cigarettes and…