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Monday, November 8, 2021
Legislative Update 11-8-21

Arbitrary VirusThis virus has skills. It can do math, keeps a calendar and discriminately decides which businesses it will target. Here is the latest update:• 84 Million Workers Face Jan…


Tuesday, October 26, 2021
House Back In Session

HOUSE IS IN SESSION! And Democrats are Looking to Expand Their Power Here’s What May Show Up for Debate and Votes 1. Governor Pritzker wants to gut the Healthcare Rights of…


Monday, October 25, 2021
Veto Session Update 10-25-21

This Week’s Veto Session Recap: CHAOS in Springfield from the Democrat Majority Last week in my weekly email, I noted that there were five particular issues that I felt the…


Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Veto Session Update

Session Alert! We are in Session today starting this afternoon for the next three days. The biggest issue on the agenda is the making – or Democrat Gerrymandering – of…


Tuesday, October 12, 2021
District Update 10-12-21

Another Opportunity to Hear What’s Going On! Policy Spotlight Back to Schools…Again! There has been a slew of activity on the school front this week.   Beginning at the national level,…


Friday, August 6, 2021
District Update 8-6-21

Spotlight Click here to watch my interview on WMAY demanding a response from the Attorney General regarding the 36 veterans who died unnecessarily in LaSalle. You can read more about the situation here….


Monday, August 2, 2021
District Update 8-2-21

Exelon Announces Plant Closures This past week, Exelon announced the closure of two nuclear plants in Illinois. This comes after Governor JB Pritzker pushed a massive Green Energy bill that…


Monday, July 12, 2021
Legislative Update: Town Hall Meeting, School Masks, Drivers’ License Renewal

As your State Representative, I want to keep you informed on current events and important news in the State of Illinois throughout the year. I hope you find the following…


Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Caulkins Provides COVID-19 Update Concerning Unemployment Benefits, School and State Facility Closures and Restaurant Options

As Illinois continues to combat the spread of the coronavirus, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is providing the public with information concerning restaurant operations, unemployment benefits, state facility closures, school…


Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Rep. Caulkins sworn into office for the 101st District

Springfield – State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) was sworn into office Wednesday as the new representative for the 101st  District at the inaugural ceremony for the Illinois House of Representatives…