Illinois General Assembly
Recent News About Illinois General Assembly
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Spain: 'The more burdens we put on residents and job creators, the more we push people away from our state'
In a June 15 Facebook post, Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) commented on the trend of people leaving Illinois
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Bunting shares update on court case: 'This is probably the most significant moment'
Illinois Rep. Jason Bunting took to Facebook on May 1 to share a the decision of a Southern Illinois judge, who on April 28 blocked the enforcement of a ban on assault weapons signed in January by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.
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Bunting on Home-to-Market Act: "New Illinois law brings big changes for Cottage Food businesses"
In a recent Facebook post, state Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) brought attention to changes in the laws for cottage food businesses in Illinois.
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Hauter welcomes Bulgarian delegation to Illinois General Assembly
On March 3, state Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) welcomed the Bulgarian delegation – including the consul general of Bulgaria – to Illinois while also marking March as Bulgarian-American Heritage Month.
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Hauter keeps constituents updated on gun ban: ‘Lawsuits filed against the gun control bill’
State Rep. Dr. Bill Hauter (R-Peoria) is keeping constituents up to date on lawsuits seeking to overturn the state’s gun ban on more than 170 types of common firearms.
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Hammond: 'I will work tirelessly to ensure that the budget benefits all the citizens of Illinois'
Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has recently been named chief budgeteer by caucus leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), and Hammond pledged to create a budget that benefits everyone.
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Turner on fentanyl bill: 'We as legislators have a responsibility to take action and protect the people who are the targets of this deadly poison'
Sen. Sally Turner of the Illinois General Assembly recently discussed Senate Bill 4221, which she introduced in August.
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Turner points constituents to site opposing SAFE-T Act
Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) recently shared with her constituents a link to a website opposing the criminal justice reform SAFE-T Act.
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Spain endorsed by IHCA: 'I am proud to have their endorsement and support'
Illinois state Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) recently announced that he has received a new endorsement from the Illinois Health Care Association.
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Turner shares scam warning from Logan County Sheriff's Office
In a Sept. 29 Facebook post, state Sen. Sally Turner shared a letter from the Logan County Sheriff's Office that warned residents of a scam where someone calls and claims to be with the sheriff's office.
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Butler: 'Not taxing retirement income is one of the advantages we have here'
Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) says it's important that the state doesn't tax retirement income.
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Turner attends 'First Annual Back To School Bash at Full Gospel Evangelistic Center, Lincoln, Il'
Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner took to Facebook recently to reflect on the First Annual Back To School Bash, which took place Aug. 6 at the Full Gospel Evangelistic Center in Lincoln.
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Bennett: 'The unemployment picture has been gradually improving since the lifting of the lockdown'
Rep. Thomas Bennett spoke about the declining rate of unemployment ever since the lockdown was lifted.
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Turner congratulates Holder White as newest Illinois Supreme Court justice: 'We are extremely honored and proud'
Illinois state Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason) recently took a moment to congratulate Lisa Holder White, who has been appointed as the state's newest Supreme Court justice.
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Butler: 'It is time for the Governor to step up and fire this man'
Illinois State Rep. Tim Bulter (R-Springfield) has called upon Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) to take immediate action after Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith received yet another contempt citation.
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Bennett highlights $1.2 million lost by IDES to fraudsters
Illinois State Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) shed some light on a million-dollar fraud problem at the state agency tasked with handling unemployment benefits in the Prairie State.
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Butler: 'I am honored to be endorsed by so many current and former legislators from our area'
Rep Tim Butler says how honored he is to endorse the current and former legislators of Illinois.
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Butler: 'I'm honored to be ENDORSED by Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR for my work at the State Capitol'
Rep. Tim Butler promised to stand up for the farmers as part of his re-election campaign.
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Spain: everyone should focus on ‘key issues’ and not ‘election-year gimmicks’
Spain speaks up about his dissatisfaction with the Democrats' way of handling inflation and other things in the state.
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Butler promises 'I'll never 'defund' nor 'disarm' our police'
Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has been endorsed by the sheriffs of both his current and hopeful future district.