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Bailey: ‘Friends, I'm running to fight for Southern Illinois in Congress’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Former Republican candidate for governor, Darren Bailey, has announced his run for Congress in the 12th District of Southern Illinois, challenging incumbent Congressman Mike Bost in the primary.

Jacobs: 'The General Assembly Retirement System board voted Friday to strip former state Rep. Luis Arroyo of his more than $4,500-a-month state pension'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) shared information regarding former State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) and his state pension in a Facebook post published on June 26

Bost: ‘House Oversight Committee will continue fighting to get to the bottom of this influence peddling operation’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Mike Bost (R-IL) is one of a growing chorus of critics alleging the Department of Justice’s announced plea deal with Hunter Biden is unacceptable.

State Rep. Jacobs 'continuing to work on Choate,' looking forward to SIU report

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 24, 2023

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Carbondale) recently took to social media to provide insight regarding his work to support the residents of the state-run Choate Mental Health and Development Center.

Jacobs: 'It's clear that the laws already on the books are not enough to prevent corruption in our state government'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 22, 2023

In a June 16 Facebook post, Rep. Paul Jacobs shared his views on corruption in Illinois government.

Niemerg: ‘Supporters of this new law are deliberately misrepresenting the views of legislators like me’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 21, 2023

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is warning about the state’s recently passed law that requires local libraries to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights before they can receive state grants.

Illinois' Niemerg on Van Pelt's absence from General Assembly: 'She needs to resign and let someone else step in to do the job'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is arguing that Democratic state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt is doing a disservice to her constituents.

Illinois' Jacobs demands Van Pelt resign for 'failing her constituents'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 18, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has joined the list of legislators calling for the ouster of Democratic state Sen. Patricia Van Pelt for her continued absences.

Former legislator targets Van Pelt over absences: 'I think the situation exemplifies the true problem with government'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 17, 2023

Former State Sen. Darren Bailey, who was the Republican candidate for governor in 2022, is criticizing State Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) for her absence this year from legislative sessions in Springfield.

Bailey: ‘I am resolved more than ever that President Trump must be elected as our next president’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 15, 2023

Former State Senator Darren Bailey is supporting former President Donald Trump in the wake of his federal indictment.

Rep. Windhorst votes to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 12, 2023

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”

Windhorst: 'A massive spending plan was dropped on legislators' desks with inadequate time for review'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Rep. Patrick Windhorst, R-Metropolis, said he voted against the state's 2023-2024 fiscal year budget "because I fundamentally oppose the process that produced the budget, and I am strongly opposed to several controversial items that this budget funds," he said in a June 7 Facebook post.

Illinois Rep. Jacobs commemorates D-Day: 'On this important anniversary we remember the bravery of the greatest generation'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 8, 2023

Rep. Paul Jacobs posted on Facebook on Tuesday to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day.

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Fowler: 'We need to find a way to properly dispose of these items to help keep our earth safe'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 6, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) celebrated the passage of a bill that would examine the benefits of keeping renewable energy components out of municipal waste.

Jacobs: Democrats have produced ‘yet another state budget filled with unsustainable promises’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 6, 2023

State Rep. Paul Jacobs in a recent Facebook post reacted to the budget passed by Illinois Democrat, questioning its fiscal soundness.

State Rep. Meier: 'I am honored to receive the Public Service Award'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was one of two legislators honored by the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association for efforts supporting municipal utilities and public power sources.

Plummer slams Democrats for limiting residents' rights: 'It's time that you start showing some respect to the people of Illinois'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has criticized his colleagues on the other side of the aisle for what he called "a slap in the face" effort by Democrats to limit the rights of Illinoisans.

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Bailey: ‘Friends, I'm running to fight for Southern Illinois in Congress’

Jacobs: 'The General Assembly Retirement System board voted Friday to strip former state Rep. Luis Arroyo of his more than $4,500-a-month state pension'

Bost: ‘House Oversight Committee will continue fighting to get to the bottom of this influence peddling operation’

State Rep. Jacobs 'continuing to work on Choate,' looking forward to SIU report

Jacobs: 'It's clear that the laws already on the books are not enough to prevent corruption in our state government'

Niemerg: ‘Supporters of this new law are deliberately misrepresenting the views of legislators like me’

Illinois' Niemerg on Van Pelt's absence from General Assembly: 'She needs to resign and let someone else step in to do the job'

Illinois' Jacobs demands Van Pelt resign for 'failing her constituents'

Former legislator targets Van Pelt over absences: 'I think the situation exemplifies the true problem with government'

Bailey: ‘I am resolved more than ever that President Trump must be elected as our next president’

Rep. Windhorst votes to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

Windhorst: 'A massive spending plan was dropped on legislators' desks with inadequate time for review'

Illinois Rep. Jacobs commemorates D-Day: 'On this important anniversary we remember the bravery of the greatest generation'

Fowler: 'We need to find a way to properly dispose of these items to help keep our earth safe'

Jacobs: Democrats have produced ‘yet another state budget filled with unsustainable promises’

State Rep. Meier: 'I am honored to receive the Public Service Award'

Plummer slams Democrats for limiting residents' rights: 'It's time that you start showing some respect to the people of Illinois'

Niemerg on budget: ‘All while you are sleeping…..this is a disgrace!’

Windhorst: Democrats ‘have now blown past their self-imposed deadline to pass a budget and wrap up the session’

State Rep. Windhorst: 'We pay tribute to the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty'

Senate lawmakers sport sneakers for annual cancer awareness initiative

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