Thank you homeschoolers for the cherry pies and for visiting me in Springfield today!

Proud to welcome President Jason Mitchell, MD, and my colleagues and friends from the Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists to the Illinois House chamber earlier today.

This week the National Weather Service and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency are encouraging all Illinoisans to get prepared for severe weather. Severe weather preparedness has four key steps: Find…

A second bipartisan health care bill which I sponsored has passed a House committee. House Bill 1270 helps health care professionals have a volunteer status on their license without a…

The Illinois House Insurance committee today passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) to prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage for anesthesia services that exceed an arbitrary amount…

Our small communities desperately need EMS volunteers.

It’s American Heart Month! This month is a reminder for us to take care of the most vital muscle in our body. Small changes, such as remaining active or eating…

It’s National FFA Week! FFA is an incredible organization that celebrates the hard work, leadership, and determination of our future leaders in agriculture. From farms to classrooms, FFA members are…

The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Learn more: ilaging.illinois.gov/resources/newspublicationsandreports/halloffame

Presidents Day is a day of recognition set aside for remembering the lineage of elected officials who have boldly led our nation. While Presidents Day is celebrated all across the…