On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…

It has been another busy week of work throughout the district and on the farm. It has also been a busy week of new laws being signed. The Governor has…

The Illinois General Assembly unanimously passed a bill co-sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) that creates a means for consumers to safely dispose of household paint. Meier began working…

From June 16-19, residents are able to fish in Illinois lakes and waterways without purchasing a fishing license, salmon or trout stamp, just in time for the Father’s Day holiday. For…

One way for lawmakers to get what they want without having to be responsible to voters is to abdicate their Constitutional authority to the governor. What a great scheme: Give…

Biometrics is a term you may have seen, but what does it mean? Biometrics are measurements related to a person’s unique physical characteristics, including but not limited to fingerprints, palmprints,…

Men’s Health Week is a global initiative to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage men and boys to live healthier lives. Here are a few simple tips to…

Celebrating Illinois’ official state vegetable, Sweet Corn, today for National Corn on the Cob Day! How do you like your corn on the cob?

This month we celebrate all things dairy in Illinois, like milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and more! What’s your favorite dairy-based treat? #DairyMonth https://www.farmprogress.com/dairy-cattle/how-illinois-is-celebrating-dairy

It has been a busy week getting around the district to events and meeting with constituents. There are a lot of bills that passed this legislative session, many of which…