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….

“Champion of Free Enterprise” Awarded to State Rep. Dan Caulkins  “I am honored to have received Illinois Chamber’s Highest Award.” Decatur, Illinois:  This week the Illinois Chamber of Commerce recognized legislators…

Join State Representatives Dan Caulkins, Brad Halbrook, Chris Miller, Adam Niemerg, Blaine Wilhour and industry experts for an Energy Town Hall to learn more about why gas and electric rates…

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 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…

MISO WARNING FOR THIS WEEK Heatwave expected this week.  Will your AC work? Pritzker and his Chicago friends aren’t worried about it. We pulled this screenshot from the MISO app…

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…

This newsletter serves as an important way for me to let you know what’s happening around the state.  As a state legislator, I am called to vote on a myriad…