Progressive Democrats have introduced new legislation that would eliminate single-family zoning areas in Illinois’ largest cities. House Bill 4795, introduced to the General Assembly by Representative Kam Buckner (D -Chicago), would establish…

Thank you for reading my newsletter. Last week in Springfield we opened Session with over 500 bills up for consideration by the entire House. I’m not sure we need 500…

Monday, April 8th Southern Illinois is a prime location to see the solar eclipse today! From the Illinois Department of Transportation: A solar eclipse occurs when the moon travels between…

It’s Springtime! Calving Season has started on the ranch. It’s a miracle. These remarkable animals eat a diet of various grains and grasses and turn that into protein and nutrient-rich…

Five states, including Illinois, will be holding their Primary Election Days on Tuesday, March 19, a week after both Joe Biden and Donald Trump secured their parties nominations to top…

Yesterday women from around the state traveled to Springfield for the third annual Emerging Women Leaders Conference. These remarkable up-and-coming leaders who were invited by their State Representatives were identified…

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that states cannot remove Presidential Candidate Donald Trump from primary ballots. This decision overturns a Colorado ruling that would have removed Trump from the…

The House will be in session for the next three weeks after being off last week.  We have a lot of work to do in committees as numerous committees were…

Invest in Veterans Week honors the aspiring and established businesses owned by veterans of our armed forces. This week is a great time to support your favorite veteran-owned business! Learn…

Family farms need to be protected at all costs and I’m calling for the Illinois Estate Tax to be abolished. Since 2013, the threshold amount of estate tax has been…