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Thursday, June 6, 2024
Remembering D-Day

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…


Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Governor Signs Largest Budget in Illinois History

The Governor signed Democrats’ $53.1 billion budget this morning, the largest spending plan in Illinois history. A reminder that this plan was passed in the middle of the night and…


Monday, June 3, 2024
Secretary of State Data Breach

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is alerting Illinois residents about a recent data breach that impacted the agency. Read more here for details.


Friday, May 31, 2024
Education

According to the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2023 report card for Illinois schools, only 35% of Illinois students read at grade level and just 27% are proficient in math….


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Rep. Caulkins’ Statement on the Budget for FY 25

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued the following statement following the passage of the budget for FY 25, which begins on July 1, 2024.  “I voted no on…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Legislative Update

We are back in Springfield today to take up the state budget and a number of other bills that still need to be heard in the House. We were set…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
State Representative Caulkins Holds Press Conference Urging a 2 Year Gas Tax Freeze

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss halting the cost of living increase on motor fuel for two years.  Since Fiscal Year…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
Spinning Our Wheels and Spending Your Money; The Latest Newsletter from Rep. Caulkins

NEWS FROM SPRINGFIELD Last week was an exercise in hurry up and wait as the Democrats spent way too much time talking among themselves. “We really need to get down…


Monday, May 20, 2024
EMS Week

EMS Week honors the important work of all Emergency Medical Service workers. Their continued work saves lives and helps our communities every day. Thank you to EMS workers for all…