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Niemerg says campaigning for gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was a 'pleasure'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 24, 2022

This week, State Rep. Adam Niemerg took to Facebook to express his approval for Darren Bailey, a gubernatorial candidate in Illinois.

Gubernatorial candidate Bailey announces March bus tour

By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 3, 2022

Senator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) announced a bus tour through Illinois from March 1-16. Bailey and his running mate Stephanie Trussell were to start the tour in Shelbyville and wrap up in McLeansboro, according to the flier announcing the tour.

Niemerg requests IDPH plan to distribute antiviral medicines to pharmacies, hospitals

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 15, 2022

Earlier this month, Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) penned a letter to the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Ngozi Zike to urge the IDPH to formulate a plan to distribute antiviral medicines to pharmacies and hospitals.

'Ignoring the problem won't solve it': Niemerg wants hearings, experts from other states to tackle rising Illinois pension debt

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 2, 2021

As the state's debt to its pension fund climbs to a staggering amount, now totaling over $500 billion, several lawmakers are raising the alarm and insisting that the issue be directly addressed.

Bailey on watchdog's resignation: 'The root of the problem leads directly to the governor and his Democratic cronies'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jul 24, 2021

The resignation of Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope has spurred Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) to renew the call for substantial ethics reform in Springfield.