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Rep. Niemerg: 'Our Second Amendment is not subject to a governor's political narrative or presidential aspirations'

By SE Illinois News Report | Feb 6, 2023

Illinois Rep. Adam Niemerg and local sheriff’s departments held a press conference on January 26, speaking in opposition to the assault weapons ban that was passed, saying it is unconstitutional.

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Dyhrkopp: ‘I will not charge otherwise law-abiding citizens with serious crimes’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 30, 2023

Gallatin County State's Attorney Douglas J. Dyhrkopp will not enforce the state’s sweeping gun ban signed into law in early January by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Illinois' Windhorst applauds restraining order for firearm ban, encourages '2nd Amendment supporters to stay up to date on further court actions'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 27, 2023

On Jan. 10, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 5471 into effect, which clarifies what high-capacity magazines are banned.

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Saline County Sheriff and State's Attorney: ‘We share concerns that House Bill 5471 violates the Second Amendment'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 27, 2023

Saline County Sheriff Whipper Johnson and Saline County State’s Attorney Molly Wilson Kasiar will not be enforcing the state’s gun ban.

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Bailey: ‘The people of Illinois will be able to enjoy their 2A freedoms!’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 27, 2023

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and gubernatorial candidate, is part of the latest legal challenge to a sweeping assault weapons ban signed into law in early January by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Severin thanks supporters at luncheon

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 26, 2023

State Rep. Dave Severin recently shared a few photos and a few words following a thank-you event for his supporters.

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Severin: 'I have said for weeks that this law is unconstitutional, and now a judge has agreed'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 25, 2023

Effingham County Judge Joshua Morrison granted a temporary restraining order against the newly passed firearms law on Jan. 20.

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Mount Carmel council, fundraising group trying to pin down date for annual barbecue

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 25, 2023

The Mount Carmel city council heard from representatives of a local scholarship organization.

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Storckman states opposition to assault weapons ban

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 20, 2023

Wabash County State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman has expressed her opposition to a gun ban enacted by Gov. J.B. Pritzker early this month.

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Severin: 'Thank you to everyone that works each day to make life better for other people'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 19, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Dave Severin shared some recent activities from his district.

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Bailey on abortion legislation: 'This legislation is appalling and pure evil'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 18, 2023

In a Jan. 10 Facebook post, Sen. Darren Bailey spoke against the recently passed abortion expansion legislation.

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Niemerg: ‘We will keep pushing against the woke wish list that the Democrats keep trying to enact’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 18, 2023

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) said conservative patriots continue to fight on behalf of the state against progressive policy.

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Illinois State Rep. Patrick Windhorst: 'The Illinois State Rifle Association has promised legal action aimed at stopping the implementation of this law.'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 16, 2023

Rep. Patrick Windhorst spoke out against the signing of the amended version of House Bill 5471 in a Facebook post on Jan.10.

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Severin: ‘Democrats ... have taken their quest to pass unconstitutional gun control legislation to the next level’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 15, 2023

Gun rights have been a divisive issue in America in recent years as the country deals with a high number of publicized mass shootings, but Republicans contend that Democrat-run Illinois has stepped over the line with its latest gun control legislation.

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Niemerg on bill giving children access to gender-affirming healthcare: ‘Folks, this is child abuse….simple as that!’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 12, 2023

State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is aghast at a bill that will allow children to go around their parents to receive gender-affirming healthcare and abortions.

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Bailey: 'Chicago Teacher’s Union and Illinois Education Association……… GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER!'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 11, 2023

In a Jan. 7 Facebook post, Sen. Darren Bailey took aim at the Chicago Teachers Union.

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Fowler: ‘This bill is being heard in exec now!’

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 10, 2023

State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) is pushing back against proposed sex education legislation.

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Windhorst: 'Last night's decision validated many of the arguments that myself and others have been making'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 3, 2023

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R) released a statement regarding the halting of the SAFE-T Act's implementation to SE Illinois News.

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Hardin County Sheriff’s Department: 'We've joined with the other counties in support of revising the SAFE-T Act'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 3, 2023

The Hardin County Sheriff’s Department has filed a temporary restraining order to stop the SAFE-T Act from taking effect in the county on Jan. 1.

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Rollman: ‘for the 65 counties who filed suit, they will still have cash bail on January 1'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jan 3, 2023

Gallatin County Board Member Warren Rollman said while the no-cash-bail provision of the SAFE-T Act was deemed unconstitutional, Gallatin County will enact the bill should it survive a post-Jan. 1 court challenge as its state’s attorney did not join a successful injunction to stop its implementation.