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Monday, May 6, 2024
Facebook Live informational Town Hall on Logan Correctional Center coming up May 15

Mark your calendars for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 15 as I will be joining Senator Sally Turner and a group of elected officials from Logan County for an informational…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony

This morning was the annual Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at the Capitol. The event is a gathering of law enforcement from around the state which honors Illinois police officers…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Democrats replace child welfare bill with changes to election law

A child welfare bill was gutted just moments before going to the Illinois House floor and replaced with an omnibus election bill. House Republicans walked off the floor in protest…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
National Small Business Week

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!


Monday, April 29, 2024
Morton Library celebrates 100 years

At the excellent Morton Public Library 100 year celebration a few days ago. Some of their historical displays included my Witzig grandpa and great grandpa with a painting by my…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
April is National Financial Literacy Month

National Financial Literacy Month is a great reminder to check and improve your financial wellness! Whether you have just begun your financial journey or have been saving for decades, learning…


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Hauter joins Governor to discuss bipartisan health insurance reform

State Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) joined the Governor and a bipartisan group of legislators for a press conference in Peoria on Monday on the health insurance reform bill which passed…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Hauter to host Coffee and Conversation in Clinton on Thursday morning

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) will host a “Coffee and Conversation” gathering on Thursday morning April 25 in Clinton. The event will be at The Vault, located at 802 N….


Friday, April 19, 2024
Hauter bill on pre-authorization abuse passes House

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke about his bill, HB 4055, which addresses the pre-authorization abuse which oftentimes confronts patients with bleeding disorders. The bill allows those patients to go…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Video: Illinois House welcomes state champion Lincoln girls basketball team

On Friday the Illinois House welcomed the state champion girls basketball team from Lincoln Community High School. I introduced the players and coaches, and presented House Resolution 708, which congratulates…