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Hunsaker: 'I'm opposed to the elimination of cash bail because of the risk it poses to every local family'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 7, 2022

Ashley Hunsaker, the Republican candidate to represent the 113th House District, is running on an anti-crime platform.

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Candidate Schmidt: 'Our criminal justice system should be about protecting our communities'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

House candidate Kevin Schmidt is worried about the SAFE-T Act provision that will eliminate cash bail.

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Candidate Korte: 'Eliminating cash bail will put violent offenders back on the street'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

House candidate Jennifer Korte is worried the SAFE-T Act provision eliminating cash bail would be dangerous.

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Friess: 'Another nice day at the DuQuoin State Fair on Republican Day'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

Rep. David Friess shared his nice experience at the DuQuoin State Fair on Republican Day.

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Davidsmeyer posts concerns that law enforcement and prosecutors have with SAFE-T Act

By Zachary Richter | Aug 28, 2022

In an Aug. 19 Facebook post, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) urged constituents to learn about the Brown County State's Attorney's concerns about the SAFE-T Act.

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Elik: 'Here's what you should know about Illinois' sales tax holiday on school supplies'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 16, 2022

Rep. Amy Elik gave some information on Facebook about the sales tax holiday.

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Meier: 'The 2022 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow has been unveiled'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 16, 2022

Rep. Charlie Meier posted about the Illinois State Fair Butter Cow on Facebook.

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Elik on role as state representative: 'There is never a dull moment'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 31, 2022

Rep. Amy Elik shared the latest updates on her role as a state representative.

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Meier: 'I had a wonderful morning at the 2022 Nutrient Stewardship Field Day'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 31, 2022

Rep. Charlie Meier recently posted about his day at the 2022 Nutrient Stewardship Field Day.

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Bryant discusses redistricting, energy, property taxes with Mount Vernon Rotary Club

By Zachary Richter | Jul 18, 2022

In a July 13 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) announced her visit to the Mount Vernon Rotary Club on July 12.

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McClure: 'Many of these businesses don’t feel safe being here right now'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 1, 2022

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) says the increasing crime rate in Illinois had a role to play in businesses leaving so rapidly.

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Plummer: 'Katie Stuart was hand-picked and funded by Mike Madigan and his minions'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 15, 2022

Sen. Jason Plummer says Katie Stuart is funded by Mike Madigan.

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Turner: 'Our great country has a deep and beautiful history to highlight'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 6, 2022

In a June 1 news release, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) announced the creation of The Illinois America 250 Commission, a state panel to plan the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.

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Plummer: 'People who cherish freedom, liberty, and opportunity better make a stand in November'

By Zachary Richter | May 8, 2022

In an April 30 Facebook post, Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Vandalia) shared a link to a Fox News story regarding free speech and the DHS.

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McClure: Bill is 'not going to solve the real problems that we have with retail theft'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 27, 2022

A bill designed to crack down on organized retail crime recently got a no vote from Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville).