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Friday, June 17, 2022
Caulkins calls for public hearings as audit reveals unemployment agency paid $1.8 billion paid to fraudsters

A new audit reveals Illinois paid out nearly $2 billion in fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is calling…


Friday, May 27, 2022
Politicians are to Blame for the Energy Crisis in Illinois

With electricity rates rising, the Illinois House Public Utilities and Energy and Environment Committee conducted a joint committee hearing concerning energy costs and supply amidst reports by AMEREN and MISO…


Friday, May 13, 2022
Representative Caulkins to Host Town Hall Meeting in Farmer City

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on May 24 in Farmer City. The meeting is for constituents to learn more about what happened during the…


Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Caulkins: Immediately Cease the Closure of Power Plants

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is making the public aware that higher electricity bills are coming, starting this year, as a result of Illinois not producing enough power to meet…


Saturday, April 9, 2022
Rep. Caulkins: General Assembly Adopts State Budget Subsidized by Federal Bailout

The Illinois General Assembly adjourned Saturday morning following an all-night session to pass a state budget and a temporary tax relief package scheduled to take effect July 1, 2022. State Representative Dan Caulkins…


Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Lawmakers Pass Legislation to Address Teacher Shortage

As Illinois schools navigate the ongoing teacher shortage, legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) cleared the House on Tuesday to address the teacher shortage by offering substitute teachers…


Monday, April 4, 2022
House Approves Bill to Prevent Restrictions for Families Visiting Loved Ones in Healthcare Facilities

The Illinois House of Representatives approved legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) to ensure senior citizens and other healthcare facility residents are permitted to have visitors, even in…


Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Rep. Caulkins Opposes Tax Hike on Illinois Jobs

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following the Illinois House of Representatives approval of a hidden tax on Illinois jobs: “While House Democrats voted to tax jobs in…


Tuesday, March 15, 2022
House Approves Resolution Designating Portion of Route 51 “Officer Chris Oberheim Memorial Highway”

The House of Representatives approved a resolution (HJR 51) sponsored by State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) to honor the life of Decatur native, Officer Chris Oberheim who was killed on…


Monday, March 7, 2022
District Update 3-7-22

It’s A Start Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has joined the ranks of countless corrupt politicians in the state as he finds himself indicted by a federal grand jury…