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Friday, May 31, 2019
Statement on passage of HB 1438, legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois

Springfield – On the final day of the spring session, the Illinois House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in Illinois. State Representative Dan Caulkins…


Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Caulkins votes ‘No’ on SB 1966, which infringes upon Second Amendment gun rights

Springfield – The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that increases costs and red tape for law-abiding gun owners in Illinois. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur), a life member…


Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Caulkins opposes massive abortion expansion bill

Springfield – One day after passing Governor Pritzker’s tax hike, Democrats in the House of Representatives voted Tuesday for legislation that will massively expand abortion in Illinois. State Representative Dan…


Monday, May 27, 2019
“The Pritzker tax hike is a jobs killer”

Springfield – On Memorial Day, the Democrat super-majority passed a graduated income tax amendment out of the Illinois House of Representatives, over Republican objections. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) spoke…


Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Caulkins votes against Pritzker’s graduated tax hike

Springfield – On Monday evening, the Democrat majority passed a graduated income tax amendment out of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, over Republican objections. State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur)…


Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rose and Caulkins announce agreement to help veterans transfer credits to U of I

Springfield, IL– State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) and Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) announced they have reached an agreement with the University of Illinois to increase access for veterans. The lawmakers…


Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Rep. Caulkins hosting town hall meeting in Bellflower

Springfield – State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has announced that he will be hosting a town hall meeting in Bellflower on Monday, May 6. “We will be discussing issues of…


Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Rep. Caulkins hosting town hall meetings in Clinton and Monticello during House spring recess

Springfield – State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has announced that he will be hosting town hall meetings in Clinton and Monticello during the upcoming spring recess of the Illinois House…


Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Caulkins Opposes Pritzker’s Unfair Tax Hike on Illinois Working Families

Springfield – The Illinois House Republicans have filed House Resolution 153 stating their united opposition to Governor Pritzker’s plan to raise taxes on working families and small businesses through the…


Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Pritzker’s Tax, Borrow & Spend Budget More of the Same Failed Fiscal Policies

Springfield – Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his first Budget and State of the State Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield on Wednesday. State Representative…