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State Representative Amy Elik endorsed by labor and job creators

By Press Release | Oct 31, 2022

State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Alton) racked up dozens of endorsements this election cycle, but says no endorsement is “more important than that of the voters.”

NFIB Illinois PAC endorses Ashley Hunsaker for 113th House District

By Press Release | Sep 20, 2022

The NFIB Illinois PAC has endorsed Ashley Hunsaker in the 113th District Illinois House race. The political action committee is comprised exclusively of NFIB members.

Senate candidate Erica Harriss celebrates Labor Day in Granite City

By Press Release | Sep 12, 2022

“I was excited to celebrate Labor Day with families in Granite City," Harriss said.

Harriss: Senate Democrat appointment tainted by Chicago swamp

By Press Release | Jul 12, 2022

“Voters are going to have the final say in November and there is a very stark contrast between what I stand for and what the Chicago Elite have planned," Harriss said.

Harriss statement on possible closure of Granite City Steel: 'This is deeply sad news'

By Press Release | Jun 30, 2022

I just received the news yesterday that after more than one hundred years of operation, the Granite City Steel Works operated by US Steel is in talks to permanently end production of steel, potentially costing 1,000 union workers their jobs over the next two years.

Harriss congratulations Crowe on U.S attorney appointment

By Press Release | May 20, 2022

Erica Conway Harriss, the Republican Senate candidate for the 56th District and a sitting Madison County Board member, will now face an unknown opponent in the general election.

Jennifer Korte calls on pro-life voters to get engaged with recent news on possible Supreme Court ruling on Roe v Wade.

By Press Release | May 10, 2022

Edwardsville, IL – Jennifer Korte, candidate for State Representative in the 112th District, is calling on pro-life voters to get engaged in her race to unseat pro-abortion extremist Katie Stuart in light of a possible Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v Wade.

Korte: Opponent’s assertions about her voting record not accurate

By Press Release | Apr 14, 2022

Jennifer Korte, candidate for State Representative in the 112th District, says her opponent is misrepresenting her voting record and is calling on him to correct the record.

Kevin Schmidt: Record spending budget nothing more than election year sham

By Press Release | Apr 11, 2022

Kevin Schmidt is issuing the following statement on the bloated $46.5 billion budget partisan Democrats approved early Saturday morning.

Korte calls on Hackler to take leave from state party while running for representative

By Press Release | Apr 5, 2022

Jennifer Korte, candidate for State Representative in the 112th District, says her opponent’s position as the communications director for the Illinois Republican Party is a blatant conflict of interest and he should take a leave of absence while running his campaign.

House Republican Majority critical of Hoffman's lack of response on Madigan indictment

By Press Release | Mar 3, 2022

While investigations, indictments, and arrests continue to plague Democratic politicians, State Representative Jay Hoffman stands silently on the sidelines while joining Democratic partisans in blocking meaningful ethics reform.

Hunsaker launches bid for state rep

By Press Release | Jan 31, 2022

Ashley Hunsaker launched her campaign for state representative in the 113th District, encompassing portions of Madison and St. Clair counties, stretching from the City of Madison to as far west as Belleville.

Conservative David Friess announces re-election campaign for state representative

By Press Release | Dec 20, 2021

Today, conservative Republican David Friess announced his re-election campaign for State Representative of the new 115th District to continue fighting for 2nd Amendment rights, life of the unborn, and against Governor Pritzker’s high-tax agenda.

Rabine: 'J.B. Pritzker and the woke elites in Springfield have declared a war on Illinois families'

By Press Release | Nov 12, 2021

More than 200 Republicans gathered in Granite City for the annual Madison County Lincoln Day Dinner to listen to Gary Rabine and other candidates discuss their vision for Illinois.

Illinois Opportunity Project: Belt 'out of touch' with people in his district

By Press Release | May 18, 2021

“Sen. Belt continues to demonstrate how out of touch he is with the people in his district and that he has no interest in hearing what they have to say,” said Mark Cavers, President of the Illinois Opportunity Project.

Illinois Opportunity Project: Centreville residents' 'calls for help are being ignored by Gov. Pritzker and Sen. Belt'

By Press Release | Apr 14, 2021

Chicago, IL- In a report from the Guardian, local residents in Centreville call out their local politicians who have been ignoring the overwhelming flooding and sewage issues plaguing the small town saying, “They couldn’t care less.”

Illinois Opportunity Project: Sen. Crowe prioritizes political power over fair representation

By Press Release | Apr 5, 2021

Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) refused to support a transparent process for legislative redistricting in a State Senate Redistricting Committee hearing focused on Southern Illinois last week.

Sen. Chris Belt’s multiple government jobs

By Press Release | Mar 19, 2021

Chicago, IL- The Illinois Opportunity Project released the following statement on Senator Christopher Belt’s (D-Cahokia) suspicious paid position at Commonfields of Cahokia Public Water and Sewage District as reported by the Belleville News-Democrat:

NFIB Illinois PAC Endorses Lisa Ciampoli in the 112th House Race

By Press Release | Aug 7, 2020

The NFIB Illinois PAC, the political action committee of the state’s leading small business advocacy organization, has endorsed Lisa Ciampoli in the 112th House race.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt announces $30 million restoration to I-255 in St. Clair County

By Press Release | Oct 29, 2019

State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) recently announced a $30 million investment in I-255 in St. Clair County from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s five-year Highway Improvement Program.

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