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Seeking to empower voters throughout the state and put an end to Illinois’ longstanding history of gerrymandering, State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is sponsoring legislation to remove politicians from the redistricting process.

April 21 is Administrative Professionals Day. Today I want to thank my staff, Sarah and Tara, for all of their handwork in serving the constituents of the 54th District. I am beyond grateful for such an amazing team! Thank you for all you do!

This year, just short of 2,900 Senate Bills were filed by Illinois’ 59 Senators. In an effort to meet statutory deadlines for bill consideration, the Senate has decided to utilize a voting maneuver that has not been used for approximately 15 years— an “agreed bill” list. This procedural move will allow the Senate body to approve several bills under one sweeping vote.

Earlier last week, the two Republican leaders on redistricting efforts from the Senate and House sent a letter to Gov. Pritzker, asking that he or a high-level member of his administration testify at a joint Redistricting Committee meeting scheduled for April 19. State Sen. Jason Barickman and State Rep. Tim Bulter specifically want to know if Gov. Pritzker plans to keep a campaign promise regarding the drawing of legislative maps.

Included in the nearly 7,000 Senate and House bills that were filed this year are some measures that are strange, out of touch with reality, or just plain bad. These measures are being highlighted on the Senate Republicans’ list of “Preposterous Proposals.” At a time when legislators should be focusing on critical issues like ethics and pension reform, and ensuring a balanced budget for the next fiscal year, lawmakers will also consider these two gems:

Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States? Or that just one donation has the potential to save up to three lives?

April 2 marks the 14th annual World Autism Awareness Day, bringing attention to those with autism, encouraging research on the disorder, and promoting wellness and inclusion.

On March 30, Republican legislative leaders in both the Senate and House of Representatives came together to introduce the People’s Independent Maps Act, a proposal to allow Illinois legislative redistricting maps to be determined by an independent commission.

It's time for Illinois to finally end the practice of partisan gerrymandering where politicians are allowed to pick their voters instead of people choosing their elected officials. Sign the petition to add your name to the bipartisan call for a fair redistricting process comprised of an independent commission, so that Illinois can have a healthy, competitive democracy.

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is urging drivers to slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles. This latest Scott’s Law campaign comes after 10 Illinois State Police troopers have been victims of violations so far this year.

Prioritizing those hit hardest throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Business Administration began accepting applications on Feb. 24 from businesses with fewer than 20 employees for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Those who meet the criteria have until March 10 to apply.

“The actions taken by the Governor today have effectively made our communities less safe, defunded local law enforcement and endangered the safety of our families. "Despite the overwhelming opposition voiced by citizens of this state and members of the law enforcement community, the Governor has decided to continue his warped policy-making approach by refusing to allow Republican input in one of the most sweeping changes we have ever seen to our state’s criminal justice system.

On Feb. 11, the Illinois Senate Health Committee met virtually for the first time to discuss Illinois’ ongoing vaccine rollout. However, much to the frustration of Republican members on the committee, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike had a schedule conflict and was unavailable to address many of the questions from Committee members. 

On Feb. 17, lawmakers across the state watched from their respective districts as the Governor remotely delivered a combined State of the State and Budget Address. State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued the following statement after the hybrid address:

State Senator Plummer received feedback from local law enforcement after hosting a Zoom video conference last week about the controversial criminal justice reform proposal that is awaiting action from the Governor.

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) will take on a new role as Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Financial Institutions Committee as well as continuing in his role as the Minority Spokesperson for the Executive Appointments Committee in the 102nd General Assembly.

A proposed rule by the Illinois State Board of Education that would require educators to embrace and encourage progressive viewpoints and perspectives is set to come before the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules for approval. By signing this petition you are urging the members of the Joint Commission on Administrative Rules to vote against implementing social activism in our schools.

This week, newly-compiled and shocking numbers related to the state’s vaccination rollout warrant the need for a clear explanation from the Pritzker Administration. Meanwhile, I joined with my Republican colleagues to continue our calls to action against controversial criminal justice reform legislation that could pose a risk to community safety, by hosting a series of Zoom video conference calls with local law enforcement. Additionally, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has announced that $8 million is now available for the fifth round of funding of the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Program.

On January 28, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joined his Senate Republican colleagues to issue a letter to Governor J.B. Pritkzer asking for the Administration to answer for failures with the ongoing rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

In an effort to lift the spirits of Illinois’ senior citizen community, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is collecting Valentine’s Day cards for his newly introduced Valentine’s For Seniors Program.

To help meet the current demand for blood donations, State Senator Jason Plummer is partnering together with the Moose Lodge to host a blood drive on Thursday, February 4.

In the early hours of January 13, House Bill 3653, formerly House Bill 163, a dangerous criminal justice reform proposal passed out of the Senate.

State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued the following statement calling for the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affair Director to resign in the wake of the fatal outbreak at the state-run LaSalle Veterans’ Home:

With the close of Lame Duck Session approaching, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) issued the following statement condemning Democrat lawmakers’ decision to push radical, multibillion-dollar legislation in the limited time that remains:billion-dollar legislation in the limited time that remains:

Sign the petition below to express your opposition to House Bill 163, which threatens the law enforcement profession by effectively defunding police departments across Illinois.