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Friday, April 9, 2021
Fiscal Responsibility; Vaccinations; Legislation

House Republicans Push for Fiscal Responsibility. Reimagine Illinois, the comprehensive package of reform proposals issued by House Republicans in spring 2021, calls for responsible fiscal leadership for our state. Illinois…


Friday, April 2, 2021
The People’s Independent Maps Act; Illinois’ Unpaid Bills; Lake Land College

Reimagine Illinois and The People’s Independent Maps ActThis week, my fellow Republicans in the House and Senate Introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act. Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie, House Republican…


Friday, March 26, 2021
“Reimagine Illinois”; State Unemployment on the Move; Infrastructure Funding Falls Short

“Reimagine Illinois” is important to families throughout the state.  The Reimagine Illinois platform, introduced by the House Republican Caucus earlier this month, outlines a new way of thinking for Illinois…


Thursday, October 22, 2020
Miller, House Republicans Demand Access to Data Being used for COVID Shutdowns

This week, Rep. Miller and a group of House Republicans demanded access to contact tracing and other information being used by the Pritzker Administration to shut down entire regions of…


Monday, October 5, 2020
Livestock Producers Can Apply for Business Interruption Grants

Illinois livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are eligible to receive business interruption grants. Applications are available through October 31. Apply here.


Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Where to Watch Round Two of the Madigan Special Investigating Committee Today

The House Special Investigating Committee looking into an alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving Speaker Michael Madigan will meet today at 2 p.m. in Springfield to consider testimony by ComEd’s top…


Monday, September 28, 2020
Possible Conflict of Interest with Dem Co-Chairman of Madigan Investigating Committee

It appears the Democrat Co-Chairman of the Committee investigating allegations against House Speaker Mike Madigan may have a serious conflict of interest. Read more from NPR here. The Committee meets…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Utility Disconnection Moratorium Extended

This week, the Illinois Commerce Commission announced the moratorium on disconnections has voluntarily been extended by several state regulated utilities through the Winter 2021 for eligible low-income residential customers, and…


Friday, September 18, 2020
POW-MIA Remembrance Day: Our Heroes Are Never Forgotten

Today we remember and honor our nation’s heroes who were held captive as prisoners of war and those who remain missing. You are not forgotten. 


Tuesday, September 1, 2020
IDES Applies for Federal Funds to Help those Unemployed Due to COVID

The Illinois Department of Employment Security has submitted its application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to access federal Lost Wage Assistance funds. Under the program, individuals unemployed as a…