VETO Session – More Taxes and SAFE-T Act Mostly Intact Thursday marked the last day of VETO session. A handful of bills were debated and passed including changes to the…

“The First Thanksgiving” Oil painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, circa 1912-1915 Many myths surround the story of the first Thanksgiving, but very little is actually known about the event…

VETO Session This Week The Democrat leadership has already canceled Thursday’s session. That means we will only be working two days this week. There is no information about any legislation…

Springfield Needs A Special Session NOW The Illinois General Assembly is not scheduled to return to work until November 15, which is why Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is requesting that…

Electricity Rates up 126% – Thanks to Democrat Leadership Households and small businesses in central and southern Illinois are continuing to absorb exorbitant electricity costs, but it’s a different story…

Legal Challenges Fly Over The SAFE-T Act Governor Pritzker and other top state Democrats are being sued for violating the state’s constitution when they pushed through sweeping criminal justice reforms…

How Politically Convenient President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could lift debt burdens from millions of borrowers, but student loans in many states will be subject to state income taxes….

In the wake of the mass murder in Highland Park earlier this month, Governor JB Pritzker directed the Illinois State Police to implement emergency rules broadening the definition of “clear…

A Desperate Response Democrats Ignore Assault on Court in Leaked Opinion Last week Politico released a leaked draft copy of Justice Alito’s Supreme Court opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade…

Stay Tuned For Upcoming Town Halls! There are many details to discuss about the budget that just passed and other legislation that will affect you.  Watch this newsletter for information…