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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Passage of 764-page Anti-Law Enforcement Bill

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the passage of the anti-law enforcement legislation HB 3653 (formerly HB 163) that will weaken public safety in Illinois: “I…


Thursday, January 7, 2021
Caulkins provides preview on upcoming lame duck session

With the Illinois General Assembly set to begin its 5-day lame duck session tomorrow, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) outlined what he hopes to see on the agenda for the…


Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission members share concerns with Governor Pritzker’s borrowing scheme

State Representatives Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City), Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), and Mike Murphy (R-Springfield) shared their concerns with Governor Pritzker’s controversial plan to borrow another $2 billion from the federal government….


Monday, November 30, 2020
Caulkins Urges House to Hold Committee Hearings Concerning COVID-19 Outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home

Retired Army Officer,State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) joined his House Republican colleagues in demanding the Illinois House Veterans’ Affairs Committee convene a hearing immediately to discuss the COVID-19 outbreak at…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Caulkins Statement on Indictments of Madigan’s Allies

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the U.S. Attorney’s announcement of indictments against four of Speaker Madigan’s allies: “The cloud of corruption continues to hover over…


Thursday, November 19, 2020
Caulkins welcomes ADM’s new protein facility to Decatur

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following the announcement made by ADM, InnovaFeed to construct the world’s largest insect protein facility in Decatur: “The announcement that ADM and…


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…


Monday, November 16, 2020
Caulkins among state House members calling for IDES hearings to be made public

Growing criticism of the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) failures during the COVID-19 economic crisis has some lawmakers calling for public hearings. State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) and his…


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…