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Wheeler: 'We are shoring up Illinois' ability to respond swiftly to cyber incidents like any other disaster'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 7, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler stresses the importance of being prepared for the persistent threat of cyber attacks.

Sen. DeWitte on repeal of Parental Notification of Abortion: 'I voted against the legislation'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 7, 2022

Sen. Don DeWitte says he had voted against the Parental Notification of Abortion Act.

DeWitte: 'General Assembly must hold legislative hearings to demand answers from the Pritzker Administration'

By Zachary Richter | May 11, 2022

Illinois' auditor general recently released a new report related to the 2020 COVID outbreak at LaSalle Veterans' Home

Wheeler: Democrats 'had every opportunity fully pay off the remaining $1.8 billion in the UI trust fund'

By Zachary Richter | May 8, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler is disappointed with the FY 2023 budget for not fulfilling all promises.

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McConchie: Small businesses have 'survived many challenges these past few years'

By Zachary Richter | May 7, 2022

Sen. Dan McConchie acknowledges that small businesses have been through a lot in the past year owing to the pandemic.

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Syverson: 'We're going to expand this coverage for undocumented ... when other groups are being told no'

By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is offended by the idea that taxpayers' money will be used to offer healthcare to noncitizens and urged a no vote on House Bill 4343.

Wheeler: Bill sent to Pritzker would 'keep property taxes at a minimum'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 30, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler's request for support was successful as Senate Bill 3737 recently passed the House and the Senate.

Wheeler on state budget: 'Do not be fooled by election year gimmicks'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 12, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said the recently passed state budget is simply using federal relief dollars to make the state seem to be in a better position than it really is.

DeWitte on budget proposals: 'Our changes save taxpayers in Illinois more money'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 9, 2022

Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) joined Republican colleagues at a press conference April 7 to discuss proposals to create tax breaks.

McConchie pushes tax-break proposals: 'Families are hurting'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 9, 2022

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) spoke at a press conference April 7 to push measures Republicans have introduced to bring permanent tax cuts amid rising inflation.

Wheeler: 'This is what we're supposed to be doing — collaboration'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 7, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) thanks Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) for sponsoring House Bill 1293 and bringing a bill that 'actually does something.'

Ugaste: 'My wife...didn't get to see her mother for three and a half months'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 6, 2022

Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) took to the House floor on April 4 in support of Senate Bill 1405, which would require nursing homes and other health care facilities to allow at least one visitor to visit residents/patients in the event of public health emergencies.

DeWitte: 'Pritzker and the Democrats are turning their backs on the business community'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 5, 2022

Legislation to use federal COVID funds to only partially pay down the state's unemployment insurance trust fund debt has brought criticism from Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee).

McLaughlin: 'General Assembly must address rising crime to keep Illinois communities safe'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 31, 2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) is criticizing Illinois Democrats for failing to enact meaningful anti-crime legislation during this legislative session, which is coming to an end.

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Ugaste: 'We can give our citizens a break by passing tax relief measures today'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 25, 2022

With inflation making day-to-day life harder for the middle class, politicians are raising their voices for gas tax relief.

Wheeler marks National Agriculture Day: 'Illinois is home to some of the most fertile soil on earth'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 23, 2022

Rep. Keith Wheeler talks about the enormous contribution of Illinois to the agro-economy of the nation.

McConchie says GOP anti-crime proposals are 'derived from the law enforcement community itself'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 21, 2022

In the wake of a rising crime rate in the state, Illinois Senate Republicans recently held a press conference to announced a number of proposals to strengthen penalties for certain crimes and provide support measures for law enforcement Republicans claim were taken away as the SAFE-T Act was passed.

Wheeler: 'Democrats need to stop dragging their feet on real ethics reform in our state'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 20, 2022

Spurred by former House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal indictment, Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) is joining his Republican colleagues in demanding ethics reform.

DeWitte urges 'swift action to provide real substantive relief for motorists across the state'

By Zachary Richter | Mar 17, 2022

During a news conference in Illinois Capitol Building in Springfield on March 10, Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) joined Republican colleagues in introducing Senate Bill 4195, a proposal that Republicans say has the potential to save consumers as much as $1 billion.

Syverson: 'If we do nothing, consumers are going to be devastated by this increasing tax'