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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Caulkins: Over 180 New Laws Take Effect January 1

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is informing Illinois residents that an assortment of new laws will be taking effect on January 1st, 2023. Several new laws to take effect…


Monday, December 19, 2022
District Update: Here They Go Again…

Another Gov. Pritzker Emergency Order Liberal cities across the country are encouraging masking indoors during this holiday season (AGAIN). Los Angeles’ newly elected mayor has declared a ‘homeless emergency’, and…


Monday, December 12, 2022
Stop the Assault on Gun Rights!

Illinois House Democrats have introduced a massive gun control bill that would outlaw the sale of semi-automatic rifles and shotguns. It also prevents most residents under 21 from legally buying…


Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Veto Session Update

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…


Thursday, December 1, 2022
Caulkins Statement on Democrat Lawmakers Fourth Attempt to Change SAFE-T Act

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Democrat lawmakers approved its fourth attempt to change the SAFE-T Act: “Democrats have yet again doubled down on the…


Monday, November 21, 2022
Wishing you a truly blessed Thanksgiving!

“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…


Monday, November 14, 2022
District Update: Veto Session Preview

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…


Friday, October 28, 2022
Caulkins: Lawmakers should refrain from mandating COVID vaccine for students

Illinois State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is concerned that lawmakers may consider supporting a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students when they return to session this fall. Responding to remarks made…


Tuesday, October 18, 2022
District Update: Dan Says Get Back to Work NOW!

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…


Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Keeping You Informed!

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…