This morning, I shared my thoughts in the Chicago Tribune calling out the unsustainable growth of Illinois government: “There’s nothing compassionate about taking more from families who already have to…

In the House, I carried SB 1288, a measure that requires food handler licensees to complete a program on celiac disease and on the safe handling of gluten-free foods. This…

Green energy policies supported by Illinois Democrats have shorted our energy generation capacity and led to summer electricity rate hikes. As a member of the Energy and Environment Committee, I…

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to speak at the IGOLD Rally at the Capitol alongside some of my colleagues and the many advocates that traveled to Springfield in support of…

Last week was a busy week. It was the Senate Bill deadline week in committee, and I had the opportunity to meet with many different groups while at the Capitol….

With three weeks to go until adjournment, I wanted to give you a budget update. Democrats are keeping Republican legislators in the dark about what they plan to add or…

I stood up and fought for the farmers, agribusiness, and rural communities of central Illinois. I filed HR 177 in early March. The resolution seeks to move the U.S. Department…

Today we paid tribute to Illinois police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the last year. The Fallen Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony is a somber…

Yesterday, I went on a tour of Constellation’s Clinton Clean Energy Center along with Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, a bipartisan group of legislators, and members from the governor’s office. As the…

Agriculture impacts every corner of our state, with agricultural products generating more than $50 billion annually. Even more impressive, 96% of farms in Illinois are family-owned. We want to support…