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Senate Bill 818 Update
Today I spoke against Senate Bill 818, a sex education bill mandating that schools use radical sex education standards when teaching sex education. These standards,
Budget talks start to heat up
As the spring legislative session approaches its end, budget talks have begun to pick up steam at the Capitol. While negotiations are ongoing, Senator Plummer
Graduates of 2021
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Image $250 Million in new Capital Funding Announced
The funds are part of the fourth of six installments that are spread out over three years. So far, more than $1 billion in capital
Federal Rules Throw Wrench into State Budget
Between the costs of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s built-in structural fiscal issues, the influx of nearly $8 billion in federal money from
Media Coverage Showcases Democrats’ Closed-Door Redistricting Process
A recent news report from WCIA TV showed video outside the Illinois House Democrats’ locked-door redistricting office in the Stratton Office Building in the Capitol
Plummer highlights growing pension crisis
In the wake of an increasing pension crisis, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joined several Republican lawmakers and the president of Wirepoints for a press
Redistricting hearings continue to raise concerns about accountability and fairness
Gov. Pritzker was called out during the week by both Illinois and national publications for his recent statements on the idea of “fair maps.” On
Illinois economy in need of pro-jobs/pro-business leadership
Once again, CEO Magazine ranks Illinois as one of the worst states in its annual “Best States for Business” report. Only New York and California