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Monday, April 3, 2023
March Madness Prevailed Again in Springfield

Thank A Vietnam Veteran Today and Every Day! 2023 marks 50 years since the Paris Peace Accords treaty was signed – officially ending the war in Vietnam. President Donald Trump…


Saturday, April 1, 2023
Call 811 Before You Dig

JULIE has been protecting Illinois communities for more than 45 years by providing a free notification service for homeowners and professional excavators to use to request the location of underground…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Caulkins Attends Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day

The Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become the number one demonstration of citizens promoting gun owners’ rights in the United States, and the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA)…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Vietnam War Veterans Day

Honoring those who bravely served during the Vietnam War this Vietnam War Veterans Day. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Photos: “This Year’s Session in Springfield”

State Representative Dan Caulkins has been busy this 2023 legislative session at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. Here are a few photos from this year’s session.


Monday, March 27, 2023
Session Update: In one nine-hour stretch last Thursday, the House debated and passed 142 bills!

Caulkins Bill to Offer Scholarship Opportunity to Educators Clears House Last Thursday in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), passed HB 1213. The bill amends the Higher Education Student Assistance…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Caulkins Bill to Offer Scholarship Opportunity to Educators Clears House

Today in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), passed HB 1213. The bill amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act so that scholarships can be awarded…


Monday, March 20, 2023
Here We Go Again…Possible Income Tax Hikes!

Illinois #1 Least Tax-Friendly State For Middle Class Instead of tax cuts for Illinoisans, Governor Pritzker and his Democrat surrogates recently filed new legislation calling for a progressive income tax…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Video: Rep. Caulkins Provides Update on Unconstitutional Firearm Ban

State Rep. Dan Caulkins participated in a press conference on Wednesday with the Illinois State Rifle Association and his House Republican colleagues to urge the Attorney General to provide more…


Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Caulkins Wants Clarity from Attorney General Concerning Enforcement of Unconstitutional Firearm Ban

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) participated in a press conference on Wednesday with the Illinois State Rifle Association and his House Republican colleagues, Representatives Cabello, Elik, Tipsword, and Windhorst to…