» Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: America 250, Rx Costs, Investments, & More

I had a great weekend in Washington DC celebrate America 250

I’m back home in Southern Illinois after an unforgettable weekend celebrating America 250 in our nation’s capital!

Grateful for the opportunity to honor our nation’s history and celebrate the freedoms that make America exceptional. Thank you to my good friend Rep. Mike Bost for the hospitality!

WATCH: Illinois Soybeans and Illinois Representation at the Great American State Fair in DC

I’m at the Great American State Fair in Washington DC at the Illinois Pavilion. Love seeing Illinois Soybeans and love seeing all these freedom-loving Americans celebrating America 250!

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Lowering Rx Costs

With costs increasing everywhere, I know how important it is to keep life-saving medicine affordable. I co-sponsored the Prescription Drug Affordability Act to lower prescription drug costs while protecting access to care in our rural communities. The law holds pharmacy middlemen accountable, and raises funds for grants to help independent pharmacies stay open and continue serving patients. I’m proud that eight pharmacies serving residents of the 109th District received funding through this program.

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$250 Million Soybean Processing Plant Expansion

I joined state and local leaders for the ribbon cutting at Incobrasa Industries’ new soybean processing plant in Gilman.
When agriculture succeeds, Illinois succeeds. I’ll continue fighting for our farmers, our rural communities, and policies that keep Illinois the nation’s leader in soybean production.

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Illinois’ SNAP Error Rate Skyrockets

Under Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois’ SNAP error rate has SKYROCKETED to 5th highest in the country. Taxpayers deserve accountability for this program, and it needs to be run effectively.

Governor Pritzker cannot keep blaming the federal government for problems created here at home. It’s time to address fraud, waste, and abuse and fix one of the highest error rates in the nation.

Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grants help local governments acquire land and develop public parks and outdoor recreation areas. Applications for the grants are open now through August 31.