Patients admitted to emergency rooms during times of disaster or epidemic will have the opportunity to have a medical advocate alongside them under a bill sponsored by Rep. Bill Hauter…

Today is National SBDC Day, which recognizes the impact of Small Business Development Centers across the country. SBDCs provide resources and tools for aspiring business owners and support current businesses…

Happy National Agriculture Day! Did you know that Illinois is the fifth highest agriculture-producing state in the nation? Celebrate today by enjoying locally-grown agricultural products.

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason), State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton), Logan County Board Chairman Emily Davenport, and Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch released the following joint statement in response to the Pritzker…

Girl Scout Week honors the creation of the Girl Scouts of America in 1912. Since its founding, the Girl Scouts have focused on community service, building leadership skills, and encouraging…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke out today in support of reforms to Illinois’ outdated professional licensing system. “Illinois is losing highly-compensated, highly-trained individuals like physicians, nurses, nurse…

Daylight savings time begins this weekend. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. The change officially occurs at 2 a.m. on Sunday.

It was extremely gratifying to be able to be a part of a press conference today on a bill banning insurance companies’ pre-authorization abuse for mental healthcare. This is an…

Glad to welcome Naomi Bauman and Alia Grimm to the Capitol today for the Emerging Women Leaders conference. This annual event, which included a visit to the House of Representatives,…