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Friday, February 25, 2022
Caulkins: Illinois and U.S. Must Become More Energy Independent

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is a member of both the House Energy and Environment and Public Utilities committees. Today, he released the following statement as events are unfolding in…


Thursday, February 17, 2022
Caulkins Statement on General Assembly Breaking State Law to Appoint Legislative Watchdog

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following the Illinois General Assembly’s decision to break state law by skipping the vetting process to hire a Legislative Inspector General: “Today…


Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Rep. Caulkins Announces Blood Drive Challenge

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is hosting an upcoming blood drive challenge in partnership with ImpactLife. The blood drive will be held on select dates and times beginning on Wednesday,…


Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Rep. Dan Caulkins Responds to Pritzker SOTS/Budget Address

This afternoon, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State Address from the Illinois Capitol. State Representative Dan Caulkins issued the following statement in response: “It is…


Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Pritzker’s Emergency Declaration

Today, Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement regarding Governor JB Pritzker’s declaration of a state of emergency in Edwardsville and the surrounding counties due to tornado damage. A…


Friday, November 5, 2021
Caulkins to file legislation to make it a felony to purchase software purchased on trade restriction list

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) announced he will file legislation that would make it a felony to purchase any software from a company, either directly or indirectly, that has been…


Monday, October 25, 2021
Caulkins Sponsors Legislation to Fund the Police and Keep Violent Criminals Behind Bars

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) recently filed legislation in the House to fund the police and help keep violent criminals behind bars. The legislation is identical to the bills filed…


Monday, October 4, 2021
View IL House & Senate Maps Signed into law by Governor Pritzker

In May 2021 and again in August 2021, the Democrats who make up the majority of both houses of the General Assembly passed bills to remap the Illinois House and…


Friday, August 20, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Upcoming Redistricting Special Session

Friday, the Democratic leaders of the Senate and House issued a Joint Proclamation (2021-143) calling the General Assembly in to a Special Session on August 31st. The purpose of the…


Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Redistricting Boundaries

Last week, the Census Bureau released the 2020 raw data compiled for Illinois. During the past weekend, the Republican members of the General Assembly were able to perform an analysis…