Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg)
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Windhorst: 'Happy National Farmer's Day to all our Illinois farm families who work hard every day to feed and fuel the world'
In an Oct. 12 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) marked National Farmers Day.
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Windhorst named 'Champion of Free Enterprise' by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-IL) was named a "Champion of Free Enterprise" by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce this month, in recognition of his efforts to promote and protect the interests of employers across the state.
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Illinois' Windhorst: 'I joined Tom Miller on WJPF Morning News Watch for a wide ranging interview'
Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently attended a radio interview with The Morning News Watch.
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Windhorst works to get truckers driving: 'The Illinois Pork Producers Association offers a scholarship program'
Illinoisans who want to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will have access to a financial aid opportunity to cover application costs.
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Windhorst campaign hosting event at Franklin County Country Club: 'Please join us for our campaign's golf scramble'
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, will host a golf scramble later this month at the Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort to benefit his re-election campaign fo the 117th District House seat.
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Windhorst: Legislation 'is aimed at restoring coal and natural gas as integral parts of Illinois’ energy portfolio'
In an Aug. 10 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) announced sponsorship of a new energy package geared toward helping Illinois residents.
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Windhorst: 'The state sales tax on school supplies will be reduced beginning Aug. 5 in Illinois'
Rep. Patrick Windhorst talks about the reduction of the sales tax on school supplies.
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Windhorst will host back-to-school expo, raising awareness for 'resources devoted to the wellbeing of young people'
Many organizations are banning together to get students to prepare to return to school next month. The Franklin-Williamson County Positive Youth Development is hosting a back-to-school expo.
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Windhorst victory at the polls: 'I went to work in Springfield to fight corruption'
Representative Patrick Windhorst claimed victory at the polls in a recent June election and is heading uncontested to the November General election.
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Windhorst: 'I am pleased to announced several communities in the 118th district are set to receive grant funding'
In a June 10 Facebook post, Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) announced community development block grants for the 118th District.
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Windhorst: 'We should limit, suspend or completely eliminate the sales tax on our gasoline'
Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) argues that the sales tax on gasoline is disproportionately hurting people in rural areas, and should be eliminated.
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Windhorst: 'Local school boards and parents have the right to make decisions that are best for their students'
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) believes an appellate court's denial of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) emergency rule regarding masks in schools was another victory against what he calls the governor's "quest for unending executive authority."
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Windhorst questions 'how will we judge' effectiveness of Illinois Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program grants
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.
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Windhorst calls for repeal of SAFE-T Act: 'We need to reflect on the rise in violent crimes'
Violence and other crimes are on the rise in Illinois and Republican lawmakers said they've had enough of it and want to see changes made to make the state a safer place. They fear crime will only get worse under the SAFE-T Act.
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Windhorst: 'Last week was pretty much a big waste of time and money in the Illinois House'
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) recently provided a preview for the Oct. 25 veto session in his weekly update.
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Windhorst hails 'great turnout' for Harrisburg prescription drug drop
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) was among those recently attending a prescription drug dropoff in Harrisburg."Great weather and a great turn out for today's prescription drug drop,” Windhorst posted on Facebook.
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Windhorst backs 3 bills to reduce wait time for FOID card renewals
With constituents upset over long delays to renew their Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) cards, Rep. Patrick Windhorst last month signed on as lead sponsor on a package of bills designed to fix the renewal process.
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From Southern Illinois News
Rep. Windhorst stands up for legal gun owners in wake of massive misappropriation of funds
Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) is among a growing list of legal gun-ownership supporters demanding fairer treatment in Illinois after reports that millions in funds went missing from a program meant for the state police to help facilitate gun registrations.
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From Southern Illinois News
Rep. Windhorst ready for action as ethics and lobbying reform task force convenes Monday in Chicago
The first meeting of the newly created Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform is scheduled for Monday at the Bilandic Building in Chicago, and Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) can hardly wait to get to work.
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From Southern Illinois News
Rep. Windhorst urges constituents to support local business
As a member of the House’s Economic Opportunity & Equity committee, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is always thinking of ways to improve the landscape for small business owners.