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Niemerg: ‘As of January 1st this would be a catch and release crime’

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 22, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is calling out lawmakers for allowing the Safe-T Act to continue its planned enactment on Jan. 1.

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Belford: ‘Stop by and visit the Republican Tent’ at DuQuoin State Fair

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 30, 2022

The Republican BBQ and Rally is being held at the DuQuoin State Fair Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the VIP TENT.

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Bailey: 'People in Southeast Illinois are all too familiar with people leaving for Indiana'

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 19, 2022

Major companies have announced the relocation of their headquarters and this is due to inaction and bad actions from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Darren Bailey, GOP candidate for governor said.

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Bailey: 'Gas prices are high due to the inept policies of the Biden administration'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2022

Gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who promises to work on lower taxes if elected, blames the federal government and Gov. J.B. Pritzker for the record-setting gas prices on Memorial Day.

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Bailey: Irvin ‘needs to be honest with voters about who he is and what he believes’

By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) disapproves Aurora mayor's strategy to win the gubernatorial race.

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‘Irvin keeps sending out lying attack ads while hiding in basement’: Bailey

By Bree Gonzales | May 5, 2022

GOP gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) is accusing Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin of hiding while he and other candidates in the June 28 primary have held open forums together.

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Bailey: 'It's going to be Illinois in the next two years that's going to be the catalyst for that change'

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 27, 2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate state Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) has endorsed Awake Illinois’ Parents Bill of Rights.

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Niemerg: ‘Democrats should be working with us to pass the toughest anti-corruption in the country’

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 11, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is calling for more anti-corruption legislation in the wake of House Speaker Chris Welch’s office releasing talking points in defense of indicted former Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Niemerg: FOID bill 'will do nothing but be a detriment to our local districts'

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 15, 2021

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) urged his colleagues to vote down House Bill 1091 – an overhaul of the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Act (FOID) – during the bill’s third reading at the House.

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Severin: 'We’re looking for two things: transparency and fairness'

By Bree Gonzales | May 29, 2021

At a news conference held by Republican lawmakers after Democratic lawmakers released proposed legislative maps, state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) pointed out what he saw as a contradictory behavior by the Democrats.

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Niemerg: We need to start looking at school choice on all fronts

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 23, 2021

State Rep. Andy Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) warns of progressive changes within the school systems that are set to happen in 2025.

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Miller pushes for rural connectivity: 'Bridging the digital divide requires all hands on deck'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 16, 2021

U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Oakland) stressed the importance of reliable broadband in her recent article published in The Washington Times.

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Severin co-sponsors bill on youth suicide awareness and prevention

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 12, 2021

A bill focusing on youth suicide awareness and prevention will move to the House Floor.

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Windhorst participates in HB168 committee hearing, bill caring for animals

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 10, 2021

During a House Judiciary Criminal Committee session discussing the provisions of HB 168 about dog-fighting, Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) commended the bill amending the Humane Care for Animals Act.

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Niemerg: A full crowd should be supporting youths in school events, not 25 percent

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 5, 2021

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) contested the 25 percent audience capacity for extracurricular events requested by a group of bipartisan legislators, stating that it needs to get back to 100 percent.ack to 100 percent.

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Niemerg wants ISBE awards to go to 'those who excel'

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 4, 2021

Illinois State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) wants his constituents to honor school teachers who displayed unmatched excellence in teaching during the difficult months of the pandemic by nominating them for the 2022 Illinois Teacher of the Year award.

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Severin: Allow increased crowd capacity, help families make memories

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

Congressman Dave Severin (R-Benton) of the Illinois House of Representatives, has gathered a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers to reach out to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to adjust restrictions in K-12 related events.

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Severin proud to have worked on $1M funding for Tower Square

By Bree Gonzales | Mar 3, 2021

A more than $1 million grant was awarded to the city of Marion to fund the renovation of the Tower Square building.

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Windhorst: Pritzker should work with GA to craft real balanced budget

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 26, 2021

118th District State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) said that Gov. Pritzker should work with the General Assembly to produce a truly balanced budget.

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Pritzker continues to beat us up, Severin says

By Bree Gonzales | Feb 26, 2021

State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) tells Gov. J.B. Pritzker to stop beating up Republicans, small businesses, and the State of Illinois.