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Wilhour on Illinois’ sanctuary status: ‘This needs to be repealed immediately’

By South Central Reporter Report | Oct 27, 2023

State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is calling for the immediate repeal of the TRUST Act, which has designated Illinois as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants, citing the substantial financial burden on taxpayers.

Wilhour: ‘The Governor has now agreed to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program’

By South Central Reporter Report | Oct 26, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signaled his intention to sign an extension of the Invest in Kids scholarship program, with State Rep. Blaine Wilhour urging comprehensive support for related legislation.

Wilhour: JCAR ‘approved a measure calling for more clarity and transparency as it relates to Democrats’ firearms ban registry rules’’

By South Central Reporter Report | Oct 19, 2023

JCAR endorsed a call for enhanced clarity and transparency regarding the Democratic firearms ban registry rules in Illinois, amid concerns and legal challenges related to the state’s gun and magazine ban enacted in January.

Wilhour on Manteno Gotion plant: ‘We’re funding basically people that are supportive of the Chinese Communist Party’

By South Central Reporter Report | Oct 2, 2023

The Gotion controversy in Manteno involves Gotion Inc., a company linked to the Chinese Communist Party, is receiving $8 billion in taxpayer subsidies to construct a $2 billion battery factory.

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Illinois Freedom Caucus: ‘Teachers’ unions have a political foothold not only on Democrats, but some Republicans, too’

By South Central Reporter Report | Sep 5, 2023

In a move to reduce what its members see as undue influence in state politics, the Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling on the Illinois Republican Party to enact a rule prohibiting campaign contributions from teachers’ unions.

Coffey: "Thank you Springfield Illinois Fire Department for your commitment to keep our communities safe!"

By South Central Reporter Report | Aug 22, 2023

In an Aug. 18 Facebook post, Rep. Mike Coffey thanked the Springfield Fire Department for its commitment to safety. The city's budget for the 2024 fiscal year includes three new fire houses.

Coffey: "The Illinois State Police know Human Trafficking is active in Illinois and they are making arrests."

By South Central Reporter Report | Aug 16, 2023

Several arrests were made during a late June anti-human trafficking operation by the Illinois State Police. In an Aug. 15 Facebook post, Rep. Mike Coffey cheered the efforts of the officers.

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Davidsmeyer: 'Decades of corruption by the majority party has finally come to a head as the trials of Madigan’s many associates move forward'

By South Central Reporter Report | Aug 11, 2023

Jury selection in the perjury case involving Tim Mapers, former chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, began on Aug. 7. That same day, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer issued a statement.

Coffey: 'USDA Farm Service Agency has announced that 89 Illinois counties will be eligible for emergency haying and grazing'

By South Central Reporter Report | Aug 7, 2023

In an Aug. 3 Facebook post, Rep. Mike Coffey shared information for his constituents who may have been affected by the drought that Illinois is under. Emergency haying and grazing is available for some counties, from Aug. 2 until September 30.

Friess: 'I am proud to stand with my fellow House Republicans in their resolute opposition to SB1909'

By South Central Reporter Report | Aug 7, 2023

Senate Bill 1909 was a controversial bill that prohibited a pregnancy crisis center from using deceptive practices to entice individuals to avoid abortion clinics. In an Aug. 3 Facebook post, Rep. David Friess cheered a ruling by U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston, who said the bill violated the first amendment.

Wilhour on $5 billion in dysfunction, fraudulent IDES Covid payments: ‘Mismanagement and failures of the Pritzker Administration’

By South Central Reporter Report | Aug 3, 2023

State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) criticized the Pritzker Administration's management and performance, citing the findings of an IDES audit that highlighted the costly consequences of mismanagement and failures.

Plummer on $5 billion in Covid payment dysfunction, fraud: ‘The Pritzker administration and its allies hate transparency. They fear accountability’

By South Central Reporter Report | Jul 31, 2023

State Sen. Jason Plummer is speaking out on the Pritzker administration’s unwillingness to come clean over $5 billion in fraudulent or excessive unemployment claims paid out by IDES during the pandemic.

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Illinois state senator was 'honored to be invited to attend the final interment of a U.S. Army hero'

By South Central Reporter Report | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) paid her respects to Sgt. Howard Malcolm on July 12 when the Korean War vet was laid to rest in Mount Vernon.

Coffey: 'The Grandparent Scam is affecting victims in Sangamon and surrounding counties, targeting older individuals'

By South Central Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

The 'grandparent scam' is back in Sangamon and other Illinois counties, according to a July 12 Facebook post by Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield).

Rosenthal: ‘Illinois House Republicans have fought to restore the Local Government Distributive Fund’

By South Central Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

State Rep. Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) recently said Illinois has consistently failed to adequately fund local municipalities through the Local Government Distributive Fund.

Washington Township GOP: Bill ‘would allow thousands of DACA illegal aliens living in the state to become police officers or deputy sheriffs’

By South Central Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

The Washington Township GOP is bringing light to a piece of legislation awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature that would allow undocumented immigrants to become police officers.

State Rep. Brad Halbrook: ‘Pregnant moms have reportedly traveled from more than 30 states to kill their preborn babies in Illinois’

By South Central Reporter Report | Jun 24, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is calling attention to reports that women from out of state are traveling to Illinois to have abortions.

Illinois' Friess: ISBE's Early Childhood Block Grant will increase 'access to preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds across the state'

By South Central Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, state Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) promoted the Illinois State Board of Education's (ISBE) efforts to help fund preschool programs.

State Rep. Davidsmeyer: 'Please think about something cool or fun to photograph that would look good in my office!!'

By South Central Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

Illinois State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R) promoted his latest photo contest in a Facebook post published on June 6

Illinois State Rep. Blaine Wilhour on State Sen. Patricia Van Pelt: 'She should resign. Period.'

By South Central Reporter Report | Jun 16, 2023

Illinois state representative Blaine Wilhour has had enough of the chronic absences of Sen. Patricia Van Pelt and is calling for her resignation.

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