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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Caulkins and Rose Applaud Major Project Coming to Decatur

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), say that news of the groundbreaking zero-emission “Broadwing” facility coming to Decatur is a big deal for the local…


Thursday, April 15, 2021
Caulkins Bill to Address Teacher Shortage Clears House

Thursday, April 15, 2021
Caulkins Supports Saving Scholarship Tax Credit Program

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) joined his colleague State Representative Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) in urging Governor Pritzker to avoid cutting the Invest In Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program. According to…


Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Education Committee Rejects Bill to Allow Students to Return to In Person Instruction

On Friday evening, the House Appropriations – Elementary & Secondary Education committee rejected the opportunity to get our schools open and our students back to in school learning. On a…


Monday, March 22, 2021
Caulkins Supports House Republican Caucus Platform to Reimagine Illinois

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) and the Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a comprehensive legislative package called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 2021 legislative…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s virtual Budget Address to members of the Illinois General Assembly today: “Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal released today continues…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Passage of House Rules

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives approved House Rules today that will result in less transparency in the legislature: “The new house…


Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Caulkins to Serve on Bipartisan DCFS Working Group

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) was recently appointed to serve on a key working group comprised of lawmakers from the Illinois House and Senate. Caulkins will serve on the DCFS…


Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Caulkins Statement Concerning National Guard Vetted by Party Affiliation

Retired Illinois Army National Guard Infantry Major; State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued the following statement after becoming aware that our National Guard soldiers are being vetted based on their political party affiliations: …


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Caulkins Statement on Passage of 764-page Anti-Law Enforcement Bill

State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) released the following statement after the passage of the anti-law enforcement legislation HB 3653 (formerly HB 163) that will weaken public safety in Illinois: “I…