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Korte: ‘We need school board candidates who will continue to oppose this inappropriate material’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 11, 2023

Jennifer Korte is applauding conservative school board candidates in the face of the leftist curriculum in public schools.

Davidsmeyer: 'This is a great opportunity for any young person who wants to learn and think outside of the box'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 9, 2023

In a Jan. 31 Facebook post, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) shared an opportunity for youths in his district to look into local Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) programs.

Elik: 'One of our nation's newest national parks is right here in Illinois. The New Philadelphia National Historic Site commemorates the first town known to be officially registered by an African American'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 8, 2023

In a Feb. 3 Facebook post, Rep. Amy Elik shared information on a national park in the state.

Rep. Elik: 'Increasing revenues have not solved the systemic and structural fiscal issues in the state of Illinois'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 7, 2023

On January 27 Rep. Amy Elik was named the Deputy Budgeteer and Rep. Norine Hammond was named the Chief Budgeteer of the Illinois House Republican budget team.

Schmidt: ‘It does not appear Gov. Pritzker spent a whole lot of time looking for highly qualified candidates’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 6, 2023

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is slamming the appointment of Tony Sanders as state superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education as a political move.

Korte: ‘Not surprising that Gov. Pritzker would appoint someone who has shown less than adequate progress’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 3, 2023

GOP activist Jennifer Korte is disappointed with the hiring of Tony Sanders as the next state superintendent of schools.

Plummer congratulates Paige Van Dyke for being named 63rd Miss Illinois County Fair Queen

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 3, 2023

On Jan. 30 Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) congratulated Paige Van Dyke of Clay County for being named the 63rd Miss Illinois County Fair Queen.

Schimpf on ISBE appointment: ‘You'd be shocked if you knew how much power this un-elected bureaucrat will wield’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 2, 2023

Former state senator and gubernatorial candidate Paul Schimpf is warning Illinoisans of the powers the state superintendent of education holds.

Watson: ‘I have opposed this legislation throughout its development and remain opposed’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 1, 2023

St. Clair County Sheriff Richard Watson said he will not be enforcing the state’s assault weapon ban signed into law in early January by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Madison County board members Madison and Pace ask for $63K in pay raises

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 31, 2023

Earlier this month, County Board members Mick Madison (R – Bethalto) and Stacey Pace (R – Troy) tried – unsuccessfully – to get a pay hike (Madison $53,000 and Pace $10,000), in addition to the $14,500 salary that all county board members receive.

Plummer: Department of Corrections must 'operate with extreme transparency'

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 31, 2023

Last week 18 members of the John A. Graham Correctional Center in Hillsboro were hospitalized after being in contact with an unidentified substance, and state Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) wants answers.

Connor and Haine: ‘Overnight, thousands of otherwise legal gun owners fear their Second Amendment rights are in jeopardy’

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 30, 2023

Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor and Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine will not be enforcing the state’s gun ban.

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Korte: ‘We need school board candidates who will continue to oppose this inappropriate material’

Davidsmeyer: 'This is a great opportunity for any young person who wants to learn and think outside of the box'

Elik: 'One of our nation's newest national parks is right here in Illinois. The New Philadelphia National Historic Site commemorates the first town known to be officially registered by an African American'

Rep. Elik: 'Increasing revenues have not solved the systemic and structural fiscal issues in the state of Illinois'

Schmidt: ‘It does not appear Gov. Pritzker spent a whole lot of time looking for highly qualified candidates’

Korte: ‘Not surprising that Gov. Pritzker would appoint someone who has shown less than adequate progress’

Plummer congratulates Paige Van Dyke for being named 63rd Miss Illinois County Fair Queen

Schimpf on ISBE appointment: ‘You'd be shocked if you knew how much power this un-elected bureaucrat will wield’

Watson: ‘I have opposed this legislation throughout its development and remain opposed’

Madison County board members Madison and Pace ask for $63K in pay raises

Plummer: Department of Corrections must 'operate with extreme transparency'

Connor and Haine: ‘Overnight, thousands of otherwise legal gun owners fear their Second Amendment rights are in jeopardy’

Jersey County Sheriff: ‘I believe that many of the provisions of HB 5471 as currently written are unconstitutional’

Collinsville spends $650,000 in street resurfacing: '23 streets included right now'

McClure: 'I look forward to serving as the floor leader for the Senate Republicans'

Illinois' Bryant blasts supplemental budget increase, government pay raises

Respect Life Apostolate - Belleville: ‘Contact your State Senator today and urge them to vote NO on HB 4664!’

Risavy: 'The city of Edwardsville is fortunate to have an amazing municipal band'

Bryant vows to 'end the policies of a run away Prison Review Board'

Korte: ‘HB 5188. Mandates all public schools align with Nat’l Sex education standards’

Sen. Plummer: Madison Democrat Organization's comparison of current politics to 9/11 'is absolute lunacy'

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