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Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rep. Grant: State Awards Equipment Grants to Support Local Fire Departments and EMS

ILLINOIS – State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is pleased to announce that the Illinois State Fire Marshal has awarded $4 million in Small Equipment Grants to 178 fire departments and…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Wall Street Journal Editorial – Homeschool Bill

WSJ – The Wall Street Journal published an editorial about Illinois’ recent efforts to implement new regulations on homeschoolers and private schools. An exerpt from the editiorial reads: “Child abuse…


Monday, March 24, 2025
House Republican Ethics Reform

House Republicans know that restoring public faith in government starts with holding lawmakers accountable. That’s why we’ve introduced a package of ethics reform bills aimed at rooting out corruption, closing…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Rep. Amy Grant Stands with Families in Opposing New Homeschool Mandates 

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is standing with parents and families across Illinois in opposition to HB2827, aka the “Homeschool Act.” The bill advanced out of committee…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS! Witness Slips Needed

More than 33,000 witness slips have already been filed in opposition to HB 2827, also known as the Homeschool Act, which forces unnecessary mandates on homeschool families in Illinois. The…


Friday, March 14, 2025
The High Cost of Illinois Taxes

Illinois families are burdened with some of the highest taxes in the country, making it harder for them to get ahead. A recent study from WalletHub ranked Illinois 51st—dead last—…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Bad Democrat Bills

ILLINOIS – While Illinois Democrats push pieces of legislation to legalize prostitution and rehabilitate skunks, they fail to address our state’s real issues. We will continue to fight for lower…


Friday, March 7, 2025
Take Action to Oppose HB2827

ILLINOIS – Thank you to everyone who has reached out about HB2827—now is the time to make your voice heard! A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, at 8…


Friday, March 7, 2025
IL Flag Contest Results

ILLINOIS – After a months long competition to determine a new design for the Illinois Flag, the current flag has been named the winner. Read more about the final results…


Friday, March 7, 2025
Betty White – Women’s History Month

SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, I rose on the House floor to celebrate Women’s History Month and to honor a true icon, trailblazer, and a proud Illinois native—Betty White. Born…