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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Girl Scout Week

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…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rep. Hauter discusses professional licensure reform legislation

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke out today in support of reforms to Illinois’ outdated professional licensing system.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…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Remember to spring forward

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.


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Hauter comments on perils of pre-authorization

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…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Rep. Hauter welcomes Naomi Bauman and Alia Grimm to Emerging Women Leaders conference

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,…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Video: House welcomes Phoenix Anderson as Page for a Day

The Illinois House of Representatives welcomed Phoenix Anderson, a student at Tremont Junior High, as a Page for a Day on Tuesday March 5, 2024. Phoenix was the guest of…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Find out if you have unclaimed property

The state is holding over $5 billion in unclaimed property for Illinois residents. This property can include life insurance policies, uncashed checks, old bank accounts, stocks and dividends. Property is…


Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Department of Corrections to host officer screening event this Saturday

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hosting a Correctional Officer/Corrections Treatment Officer screening event this Saturday in Dwight. For more information contact DOC at 217-785-9221.


Monday, February 26, 2024
Farm Bureau reception

It was great to see so many of my Illinois Farm Bureau friends last week at their annual legislative reception.


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Pritzker budget: more spending, more taxes