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Monday, June 3, 2024
Upcoming meeting to discuss Logan Correctional Center

The meeting, related to the closure of the Logan Correctional Center, will be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at Lincoln Junior High School at 208 Broadway…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Video: Hauter discusses Logan Correctional Center and the FY25 state budget

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) asked the sponsor of the upcoming fiscal year’s Illinois state budget about the Logan Correctional Center, and how the budget would protect the jobs of…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Video: Hauter comments on ‘outrageous’ provision of Medicaid omnibus bill

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke out on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives against an “outrageous” provision inserted into the Medicaid omnibus bill which allows pharmacists to…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Follow House action live

After missing last week’s deadline to pass a budget and adjourn for the summer, the House will be back in session at noon today. A budget passed the Senate late…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Never Forget, Ever Honor

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Video: Hauter speaks on legislation to fight pre-authorization abuse

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) speaks in support of Senate Bill 3741, a bipartisan piece of legislation to fight health insurance pre-authorization abuse. The bill passed 110-0 and now goes…


Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Video: Rep. Hauter debates House Bill 581

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) speaks on the Illinois House floor about the lack of clarity for emergency providers found in House Bill 581, and warns about the danger of…


Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Jr. Miss Logan County visits House floor

It was nice to be visited on the Illinois House floor this week by Jr. Miss Logan County Ellie Wrage, along with State Senator Sally Turner!


Monday, May 20, 2024
Final scheduled week of session begins today

The House will be back in session at noon today for what is scheduled to be the final week of the spring 2024 legislative session. You can follow the proceedings…


Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Hauter bill to address pre-authorization abuse on its way to the Governor

Both houses of the General Assembly have now passed legislation sponsored by State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) to address preauthorization abuse and make it easier for those with bleeding disorders…