“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…

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…

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…

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is urging lawmakers to return to Springfield for a special session to suspend the motor fuel tax and address the pro-criminal SAFE-T Act. With gas…

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…