National S.T.E.M. / S.T.E.A.M. Day calls for the advancement of education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These are critical areas in any child’s education and…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting a public hearing concerning the registration of firearms in the Metro East on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at the Caseyville…

I hope you and your family had a fun and safe Halloween. As I wrote to you last week, the first week of veto session was slow, with only one…

“If we go up to minimum wage, there will be less workers here. Adult daycares cost about $1,800 a month, and they don’t get the dignity of working,” Rep. Meier…

The celebration of Halloween has been around for more than a thousand years. Originally a religious observance, today Halloween is considered a holiday for dress-up and fun, especially for children. By…

Last year I co-sponsored legislation (SB1405) that became law to ensure individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and other healthcare facility residents are permitted to have visitors during a public health…

Don’t forget! Madison County Community Development and the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois will be hosting a Small Business Seminar. Registration is free!

This National First Responders Day we honor the courage and commitment of our police, fire, EMS, and dispatchers. Thank you to all these heroes who work every day to keep…

This week the House was in Springfield on Tuesday and Wednesday for Veto Session and Thursday’s session was canceled. Over the two days, there was very little work done with…

First of all, thank you to everyone who attended our Senior Fair! It was very successful and I hope that those who attended enjoyed it and that the vendors were…