Yesterday, we witnessed a direct attack against our democracy in Illinois. Progressive Democrats took a bold move to dismiss ethical practices within the General Assembly. SB2412 was a backroom deal…

Last year, Democrats refused to support the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program. As a result, about 10,000 low-income children lost their opportunity for quality education. I’m fighting to bring back…

Budget, Insurance Reform, Jobs and More BUDGET CGFA publishes its three-year budget forecast.  As part of its overall duties, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), the budget-forecasting arm…

BUDGET CGFA publishes its three-year budget forecast.  As part of its overall duties, the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA), the budget-forecasting arm of the Illinois General Assembly, has…

Summary of Work and Looking Ahead The House was in session for five days last week spending hours debating and eventually passing 324 bills out of House. Those bills now…

In recent news, we learn that Pritzker now wants to use taxpayer funds to flip medical bills for low-income individuals. Is he going to use taxpayer funds to payoff their…

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…