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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…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
What is Happening Around Illinois

Many of you have asked about the lawsuits in State Court regarding the “assault weapons” ban. Here is an independent story about what’s happening from the Government Relations Group: Assault…


Friday, February 24, 2023
Rep. Caulkins to Provide Lunch at Decatur Job Fair on March 14

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) will be providing lunch to all attendees participating in the job fair to be held at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel on Tuesday, March…


Monday, February 20, 2023
Honoring our Presidents

Honoring our nation’s great leaders this Presidents’ Day!