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Monday, June 19, 2023
Representative Caulkins & Halbrook Host Mt. Zion Town Hall

Join State Representatives Dan Caulkins and Brad Halbrook for an End of Session Town Hall meeting on Thursday, June 22 in Mt. Zion.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Caulkins Statement on Democrats’ $50 Billion Budget

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) state budget scheduled to take effect July 1, 2023: “I voted against…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Caulkins Votes Against Property Tax Hike for McLean County

The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill today that will raise property taxes for most taxpayers in McLean County. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) voted against the bill to…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Caulkins: Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 Pandemic Executive Orders Finally Expire Today

Today marks the last day of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 disaster proclamations. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the governor signed 42 pandemic emergency declarations which lasted 1,155 days…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Caulkins Statement on ‘ComEd Four’ Corruption Trial Verdict

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following the verdict in the corruption trial connected to former House Speaker Mike Madigan: “Corruption has plagued Illinois for decades. The…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
Republican Lawmakers Oppose Bill to Increase Property Taxes in McLean County

A property tax hike could be in store for residents of McLean County if a new bill becomes law. Legislation being pushed through the Illinois General Assembly would require all…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Rep. Caulkins Honors Local Women at State Capitol

Illinois State Representative State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) honored Jennifer Dahn, Founder and Executive Director of PawPrint Ministries Comfort Dogs, and Stephanie Price, Capital Coordinator at Caterpillar Inc. at the…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Caulkins Bill to Offer Scholarship Opportunity to Educators Clears House

Today in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), passed HB 1213. The bill amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act so that scholarships can be awarded…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Caulkins Wants Clarity from Attorney General Concerning Enforcement of Unconstitutional Firearm Ban

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) participated in a press conference on Wednesday with the Illinois State Rifle Association and his House Republican colleagues, Representatives Cabello, Elik, Tipsword, and Windhorst to…


Friday, February 24, 2023
Rep. Caulkins to Provide Lunch at Decatur Job Fair on March 14

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) will be providing lunch to all attendees participating in the job fair to be held at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel on Tuesday, March…