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Monday, June 16, 2025
Budget Signing Today-$55.2 Billion Taxpayer Dollars

Governor Pritzker is set to sign the largest spending plan in state history today. This $55.2 billion budget is filled with gimmicks and tax hikes. This is not the budget…


Sunday, June 15, 2025
Celebrate Dad

Today is the day to celebrate the dads who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and strength. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!


Saturday, June 14, 2025
Stars and Stripes Forever

It’s Flag Day, a time to honor our flag and reflect on the ideals it represents. On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the American flag, symbolizing unity…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Democrat Tax Hikes Already Impacting Sports Wagering

FanDuel announced plans Tuesday to include a $0.50 transaction fee on every online wager placed in Illinois to cover Democrats’ new tax on sports betting. https://chicago.suntimes.com/casinos-gambling/2025/06/10/sports-betting-tax-illinois-fanduel-draftkings-general-assembly-budget


Monday, June 9, 2025
Illinois Needs Reforms, NOT More Taxes

We need structural reforms to get Illinois’ fiscal house in order. Gimmicks and tax hikes aren’t the answer.


Thursday, June 5, 2025
Illinois Needs Estate Tax Reform

Illinois has one of the most challenging estate tax laws in the country, one which ensnares family farms and sometimes forces the sale of a piece of property just to…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Democrats Push New Taxes

Democrats’ proposed service tax will hit working-class Illinoisans hard and increase the costs of everyday services across the state. We already pay the highest tax rates in the nation. It’s…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Budget “Crunch Time”

The House will be called to order today at 11 am to kick off the final week of the spring legislative session. We have five scheduled session days left to…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Our Education Funding System Isn’t Working

Spending on education is up in Illinois, but unfortunately, our students are still underperforming. We need to make sure resources are being used wisely to secure the best educational outcomes…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Deadline Week!

This Friday marks the 3rd reading deadline for Senate Bills to make it through the House. We’ll be hard at work over the next several days debating these bills and preparing…