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Monday, May 5, 2025
High number of police fatalities in Illinois prompts calls for policy changes

The high number of Illinois law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year is uniting opponents of the controversial SAFE-T Act.  … “We have…


Thursday, May 1, 2025
Rep. Hauter speaks out against physician-assisted suicide

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke on the Illinois House floor Thursday against proposed legislation to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Illinois. A few days ago the Illinois State Medical Society…


Tuesday, April 29, 2025
State Medical Society opposes physician-assisted suicide

This weekend the Illinois State Medical Society, a statewide non-profit organization of physicians, voted to oppose physician-assisted suicide. The bill (SB 9) is still pending in the Senate. Here is…


Monday, April 28, 2025
Speaking to UW Health SwedishAmerican

I recently spoke to the medical staff at UW Health SwedishAmerican in Rockford about my physician-legislator journey and current healthcare legislation. Thanks for the invitation!


Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Follow House session live

The House is back in session at noon today as we start considering bills which have already passed the Senate. We will be in session each of the next six…


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Emerging Women in Leadership Conference

The 2025 Emerging Women in Leadership Conference was a great success. Thank you to Krystiana Purdy and Amanda Leman from Morton Community Unit School District 709 School Board for coming…


Friday, April 18, 2025
Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! This weekend we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this holiday bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Tuesday, April 15, 2025
This is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Public safety telecommunicators are the unseen lifeline in moments of crisis, providing steady guidance and rapid coordination when it matters most. Their work is demanding, requiring patience, resilience, and unwavering…


Monday, April 14, 2025
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a reminder to put the phone down, stay focused, and make safe driving a priority. No text, call, or notification is worth the risk. Stay…


Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Two more Hauter health care bills pass House

The Illinois House has passed two more health care bills sponsored by State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton). Hauter’s House Bill 2351 will expand Illinois’ health care workforce by increasing physician…