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Bourne on redistricting: 'We need a fair process that allows for fair representation for all Illinoisans'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2021

Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) wants to see the interest of Illinois residents come first in the debate over who will come to represent them.

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Davis: 'We have to make sure what we saw on Jan. 6 never happens again'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2021

Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Decatur) is focused on keeping lawmakers in Washington safe after the latest attack there left a second officer dead since just after the new year.

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Bourne wants 'reduction goal of 25%' for Illinois school districts in certain cases

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 27, 2021

State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) wants to make sure a bill she is sponsoring original intent remains after undergoing proposed committee changes.

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Friess: Virtually 'every citizen and business will feel the effects of this bill'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 22, 2021

State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) is sounding the alarm about a bill he predicts will mean higher rates for anyone with liability insurance if the measure becomes law.

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Babcock wants Illinois to unite again the 'common enemy'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2021

Former Illinois Representative candidate Mike Babcock (R-Bethalto) said it's time the people of Illinois unite against the "common enemy."

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‘I believe we have the tools’ Bourne states in video pushing GOP Reimagine Illinois plan

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2021

State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) said it's time that the people of Illinois came first.

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Brady joins Livingston County Sheriff Childress for Farm Bureau breakfast

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 18, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) recently attended the Livingston County Farm Bureau Breakfast where he made it a point of huddling with Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress.

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Davidsmeyer: 'It is time for both sides to come together'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 18, 2021

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) recently embarked on a tour of the Orr Center with U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) where the two were able to talk shop.

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Bourne: Bill to repeal parental notification needs to be voted down

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 18, 2021

State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Litchfield) is vowing to oppose a bill that would repeal the law stipulating that parents be notified before a minor can have an abortion.

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Elik: Serious problems at IDES

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 17, 2021

State Rep. Amy Elik (R-111th) says that already stressed-out Illinois residents deserve better from the people who are supposed to be helping them.

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Davidsmeyer calls for budget transparency

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 13, 2021

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is urging lawmakers in Springfield to work together to make the best use of all the federal dollars heading the state’s way.

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McClure says federal aid will be helpful, but the stakes are still high

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 12, 2021

With the state poised for an estimated $7.5 billion windfall as part of its allotment from the federal stimulus plan signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, Illinois Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) is as anxious as anyone to see if Democrats have learned anything from their mistakes.

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Amid new talk of a progressive tax, Friess believes Springfield 'needs to get out of the pension business'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 10, 2021

As Illinois Democrats face growing concerns and issues with the state pension debt, state Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) thinks he has an easy solution to the problem.

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Elik insists gun bill legislation needed: Illinois' system 'is duplicative and unnecessary'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2021

Republican state Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) is taking a stand for legal gun owners across Illinois.

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Friess sees Madigan's resignation putting Springfield in position 'to make true ethics reform'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 24, 2021

State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) said Mike Madigan's exit sets the stage for Springfield to usher in the kind of reforms many voters insist they want to see.

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Friess insists new Illinois House rules 'don't go far enough to bring real reform'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2021

Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) said the new House rules do little to bring about the level of harmony needed in Springfield.

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Plummer warns democrats criminal justice reform bill 'would jeopardize the safety of our communities'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 1, 2021

Blasting some of the proposed changes in a police reform bill as “shortsighted and irresponsible,” state Sen. Jason Plummer is (R-Shelbyville) is residents to stand in opposition to House Bill 163.“This proposal contains a number of shockingly shortsighted and irresponsible changes that would jeopardize the safety of our communities,” Plummer said.

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Plummer says state government's problems extend beyond former speaker: 'It is a culture of corruption'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 30, 2021

Veteran state Sen. Jason Plummer is pointing an accusatory finger at all of Springfield.

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Schimpf planning on attending next JCAR meeting, voting against extending governor's mask mandate

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Outgoing Republican state Sen. Paul Schimpf plans on taking at least one more public stance against Gov. J.B.

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Friess blasts HB 163 as bill that 'unfairly stereotypes all officers'

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2021

Newly-elected state Rep. David Friess argues the Criminal Justice Reform bill now being pushed by democrats in Springfield stands to set a dangerous precedent.“I believe this bill unfairly stereotypes all officers based on the actions of a few,” Friess told the Metro East Sun. “While bad actors can appear in any line of work, we must not fall into the trap of demonizing all law enforcement.”Friess is one of a growing number of republican lawmakers now frantically sounding the alarm about the House Bill 163, which, among other things, seeks to enact changes that include prohibiting pre-trial detention and removing all due process protections for officers.Supported by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, the bill would also expand police reform on use of force, increase crisis training and prohibit chokeholds.