Rep. Mike Bost, U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 12th congressional district, addressed tax policy, Holocaust remembrance, and the loss of a local business leader in recent posts on his social media account.
On January 27, 2026, Bost highlighted proposed federal tax relief for workers: “The Working Families Tax Cuts Act gives workers a break on taxes for tips and overtime, letting you keep more of what you earn when you file your federal tax returns. As you complete your state tax returns this year, you’ll notice that Governor Pritzker blocked Illinois from”.
Later that day, marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Bost wrote: “Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million Jews and countless others who were murdered by an unimaginable evil. On this day of reflection, we remember their stories and renew our commitment to never allow such a horrific tragedy to happen again.”
On January 28, 2026, Bost expressed condolences over the death of Jim Bolin in Casey: “The city of Casey lost a good man and respected business leader with the passing of Jim Bolin from a tragic snowmobile accident. Jim helped grow Bolin Enterprises into a strong local employer and was the driving force behind Casey’s “Big Things in a Small Town” project, including”.
Mike Bost has represented Illinois’ 12th district since first winning election in 2014 against William L. Enyart. He has secured re-election in subsequent cycles—including victories over Charles Baricevic (2016), Brendan Kelly (2018), Raymond Lenzi (2020), and Chip Markel (2022)—often by significant margins.
