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Friday, March 17, 2023
Session Update

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! We were seeing some green this week at the Capitol as we welcomed the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team to the Capitol. I am a strong…


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
National SBDC Day

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
House Back in Session, Watch Live Here

The Illinois House of Representatives is back in session today. You may listen or watch live at Noon here.


Friday, March 3, 2023
Capitol Update 3-3-23

I hope you got a chance to enjoy some of the beautiful weather we had mid-week while I was in Springfield at the Capitol. This week I was pleased to…


Friday, February 24, 2023
Capitol Update

As we begin a new legislative session in the Illinois General Assembly, I want to keep you updated on what is happening in Springfield and the work I’m doing on…


Monday, February 20, 2023
Week in Review: Budget, House GOP priorities, seniors and more

Happy Presidents’ Day! Here in Illinois, we are proud to be the Land of Lincoln and Reagan. BUDGETHouse Republicans react to Gov. Pritzker’s budget plan. Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Governor’s State of the State Today

The Governor will deliver the combined State of the State and Budget Address today at noon. Follow along live at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp


Saturday, February 11, 2023
Week in Review: Budget, firearms ban, jobs and more

BUDGET Budget Address/State of the State next week. Governor JB Pritzker will deliver his annual Budget Address/State of the State speech to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Democratic lawmakers are at it again

Even after voters overwhelming rejected the Governor’s 2020 plan to amend the state’s Constitution so he could raise taxes, Democrats remain steadfast in their efforts to try once again to…


Friday, February 3, 2023
Study warns parents to keep edibles away from children

A new study in the journal of Pediactics urges healthcare providers to be prepared to treat a growing number of children who are accidentally ingesting edible cannabis. It also serves as a…