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Windhorst seeking how success of Restore, Reinvest, Renew grant program is measured

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2022

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) used a recent House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force hearing to question recipients of the state’s new Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) grants about how success for the program will be measured.

Windhorst higlights a busy week in session

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2022

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is looking to make the most out of what’s shaping up to be one of the shortest legislative sessions in the history of the General Assembly.

Jacobs: 'We need to repeal the SAFE-T Act in its entirety, not nibble around the edges'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) says the SAFE-T Act has been disastrous for Illinois and he wants it repealed.

Bryant seeks to expand training opportunities for Illinoisans hurt by energy transition

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2022

State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is pushing legislation designed to provide job-training opportunities to coal-industry workers affected by the state's transition to other energy sources.

Bryant on Democrats' criminal justice reform: 'We can safely say that their approach has failed'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 5, 2022

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said Democratic lawmakers' “my way or the highway” approach to law enforcement has proven to have dire consequences for the state.

Bryant brings re-election campaign to Murphysboro

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2022

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) will soon be bringing her re-election campaign to Murphysboro.

Windhorst questions 'how will we judge' effectiveness of Illinois Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program grants

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 31, 2022

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst recently questioned witnesses at a House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force hearing about how the effectiveness of the state’s new Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program grants should be measured.

Severin: 'Just because we legislate something doesn’t mean that it’s going to fix a problem'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2022

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) says lawmakers from both sides of the aisle must work together to curb the state’s rising crime numbers.

Severin joins Durkin in calling for investigation into DCFS

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2022

Republican state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) has joined House GOP Leader Jim Durkin in calling for hearings and an investigation after Department of Children and Family Services Director Marc Smith was recently held in contempt of court for violating the rights of children.

Windhorst announces decline in trailer license plate sticker renewal fees

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2022

Veteran state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is proudly touting new legislation that reduces trailer license plate sticker renewal fees by well over half.“For the last two years, thousands of Illinois motorists were forced to pay a significantly higher amount to renew their trailer license plate sticker,” Windhorst said in a post to Facebook.

Severin highlights upcoming Illinois State Police cadet classes

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2022

Republican state Rep. Dave Severin has added recruiter to his job description.

Jacobs: 'Smollett needs to face some tough consequences for what he did'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 1, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) wants people who report false crimes to pay compensation to prevent a repeat of the staged hate crimes case involving former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett.

Bryant holds Youth Advisory Council, 'I hope they learned that each of them have a voice in the process'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2021

State Sen.Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) recently hosted high school students from across her 58th District at her first Youth Advisory Council at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.

Bryant takes IDPH to task for delay in adopting guidance for long-term facilities

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials have made matters worse for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents with its delay in updating care facility guidelines.

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Bost: Dole 'dedicated his life to serving the nation he loved'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 10, 2021

Rep. Mike Bost (R-Carbondale) is singling out World War II veteran and former Kansas Sen. Bob Dole as “the best the U.S. has to offer.”

Severin keeping deer hunters posted

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2021

State Rep. Dave Severin recently reposted an Illinois Department of Natural Resources update post to his Facebook page.

Bryant offers tips for a safe, happy Thanksgiving dinner

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 24, 2021

State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is urging her constituents to remain safety-conscious this holiday season.

Illinois' Fowler joins Council of State Government's ELEVATE Academy to 'work collaboratively' in Minnesota

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 19, 2021

Republican state Sen. Dale Fowler is relishing his decision to take part in this year’s Council of State Government's ELEVATE Academy in Minnesota.

Bryant: 'Any attempt to weaken this protection of moral convictions or religious beliefs must be stopped'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 5, 2021

Republican state Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Morris) views the Healthcare Right to Conscience Act as a step toward assuring equal rights for all people of the state.“The act allows people the right to refuse to receive or take part in health care services that are contrary to their conscience,” Bryant said at an Oct. 26 news conference on the issue.

Illinois' Severin bucks 'dangerous change in law' on multiple healthcare fronts

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 30, 2021

Republican state Rep. Dave Severin is lamenting the recent passage of bills he argues give too much power to Gov. J.B. Pritzker while stripping away the rights of parents.

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