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Niemerg: 'The focus in our schools should be on giving children the building blocks they need to learn'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 14, 2022

Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Teutopolis) is speaking out against SB 818, that sets the state's new sex education standards.

Rep. Windhorst on SAFE-T Act: 'The elimination of cash bail... will make our communities less safe.'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst thinks that the elimination of cash bail is a step towards making communities less safe.

Mount Carmel Mayor Judge: 'The city would want nothing better than to have an overpass'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 31, 2022

The city of Mount Carmel has been asking for an overpass for years to deal with issues like a recent train derailment.

Windhorst: 'State sales tax on school supplies will be reduced beginning Aug. 5 in Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 31, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst recently posted about the reduction in sales tax on school supplies.

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Niemerg: 'We have some of the most anti-life anti-gun laws in the nation'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 31, 2022

Rep. Adam Niemerg recently spoke out on how not one Republican was invited to discuss abortion and guns in working groups in the Illinois House.

Fowler gives boost to National Lakes Appreciation Month

By Zachary Richter | Jul 18, 2022

Senator Dale Fowler recently shared a listing of lakes in Southern Illinois and encouraged constituents to enjoy them during National Lakes Appreciation Month.

Bailey wants to tackle mental health care and crime: 'The time for talking is over'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 18, 2022

Senator Darren Bailey said he thinks it’s time to take some action with respect to mental health care in Illinois.

Bailey: 'Cindy and I are heartbroken by today’s tragedy and we pray for the victims and those grieving loss'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 10, 2022

In a July 4 Facebook post, Sen. and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) expressed his condolences following the Highland Park shootings.

Niemerg: 'Great turnout yesterday for the Dieterich 4th of July Parade'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 7, 2022

Rep. Adam Niemerg appreciates the turnout at the 4th of July parade.

Severin: 'Thank you to the thousands of Southern Illinoisans that took the time to cast your vote for me'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 6, 2022

Rep. Dave Severin posts on Facebook how honored he is to serve in Springfield.

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Bailey: 'We need to do something about the high cost of living here'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 1, 2022

Illinois senator and gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said the high cost of living in Illinois needs to be adjusted and something needs to be done about businesses leaving the state.

Windhorst: 'I am pleased to announce several communities in the 118th district are set to receive grant funding'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 15, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst announces the details of the grant funding received by the 118th district.

Bailey: 'Friends, we deserve a nominee who is actually a Republican'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 13, 2022

In a June 8 tweet, gubernatorial candidate Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) linked opponent Richard Irvin to well-known Democrats.

Niemerg: 'We experimented with this program last year and found it very successful'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 9, 2022

Rep. Adam Niemerg announced the success of a program that can be used at county fairs.

Bailey: "I can't say this enough, VOID THE FOID!!!"

By Zachary Richter | May 27, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey wants to get rid of FOID cards.

Bailey reiterates pro-life stance amid leaked Supreme Court opinion

By Zachary Richter | May 8, 2022

Candidate Darren Bailey makes it clear that he will continue to support policies that empower women and save lives.

Windhorst on crime bill: 'Serious violent felons will be released 48 hours after arrest'

By Zachary Richter | May 7, 2022

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) said that Senate Bill 2364, a criminal justice reform measure, will not do anything remotely close to what its sponsors claim it will do.

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Bailey announces first priority for education in Illinois at late April forum: 'I'm going to tell her "you’re fired"'

By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022

Sen. Darren Bailey makes an announcement on what he is going to do for education as a Governor.

Fowler mourns the death of legislative aide Andy Sisulak; 'Southern Illinois has lost a dedicated servant'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 30, 2022

Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) on April 11 posted a remembrance on his website of legislative aide Andy Sisulak that recounted his accomplishments and how his death would leave a hole in the hearts of those who knew him.

Windhorst asks 'how will we judge' effectiveness of state R3 grant program

By Zachary Richter | Feb 2, 2022

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) recently questioned witnesses at a House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force hearing how the grants offered by the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program should be measured for their effectiveness.

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