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Monday, November 16, 2020
Caulkins: Decatur to receive state funds to improve public transportation system

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) announced the City of Decatur will be receiving $1.1 million as part of the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program for improvements to the city’s public transportation…


Thursday, October 29, 2020
When it comes to #insulin affordability, knowledge is power!

To people living with #diabetes, we know access to affordable #insulin matters. That’s why I’m sharing valuable resources from @LillyDiabetes through its Insulin Affordability: Learn. Act. Share. initiative. Learn more…


Thursday, September 17, 2020
Caulkins calls for more public input on failure of IDES unemployment system

State Representatives Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) and Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) today called for public hearings and more public input regarding the multiple failures of the Illinois Department…


Friday, June 5, 2020
Caulkins requests State to extend deadline for farmers to use essential pesticide

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is requesting the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) to extend the deadline allowed for farmers to use the pesticide ‘dicamba’ if permitted by federal court….


Monday, March 30, 2020
CARES Act Questions and Answers

The U.S. Senate has compiled an extensive Q&A list covering the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) passed by the federal government last week. Find answers to your questions…


Friday, March 27, 2020
$2.2 Trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Signed Into Law

Congress approved and the President has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) today. The $2.2 trillion economic rescue package provides help for families, small businesses, hospitals, local…


Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Emergency Assistance Programs Available for Small Businesses in Illinois

Three new programs from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to help small businesses: Hospitality Emergency Grant Program To help hospitality businesses make ends meet in the midst of…


Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Caulkins Bill to Address Teacher Shortage Clears Education Committee

Rep. Caulkins discussing his bill to address Illinois’ teacher shortage.


Thursday, February 27, 2020
Caulkins Encourages IDPH to Consider Mobile Technology to Track Coronavirus

With 15 individuals diagnosed with the coronavirus in the United States, of which two are from Illinois, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is encouraging the Illinois Department of Public Health…


Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Caulkins files bill to correct temporary driver’s license law

In Illinois, individuals seeking permanent residency in the United States have a more difficult time holding a temporary driver’s license than illegal immigrants. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has filed…