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Weaver: ""Our billionaire Governor’s rejection of clean-energy cost relief is a clear demonstration he is out of touch with hardworking Illinois families.”

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Aug 16, 2023

In an Aug. 14 Facebook post, Rep. Travis Weaver reacted to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of Senate Bill 76. That bill would have allowed the construction of a new nuclear power plant and for issuance of certificates of necessity for these projects.

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Estrada: ‘Working families are seeing their version of the American Dream slipping away’

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Aug 14, 2023

Ray Estrada, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has drawn attention to a recent poll underscoring concerns among working families about their diminishing access to the American Dream. Estrada has pledged to advocate for increased American energy production and curbing expenditures on initiatives favored by the Biden administration and the far left.

Anderson: 'There is currently an anesthesiologist shortage across our state and my hope is through this new law, a new door will be opened'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Aug 9, 2023

A bill Sen. Neil Anderson sponsored to address the anesthesiologist shortage was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, according to a press release. The law will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Sen. Anderson: 'This audit shows what we’ve feared all along, which is that Illinois taxpayers and businesses were being robbed'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Aug 1, 2023

The Illinois Department of Employment Security overpaid more than $5 billion in benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Johnson on Safe-T Act ruling: ‘‘Disappointed but not surprised’ would sum it up’

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jul 21, 2023

Tazewell County State’s Attorney Kevin Johnson has voiced his disapproval of the recent decision by the Illinois Supreme Court to uphold the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness Act, eliminating cash bail.

Weaver: 'I am very disappointed to see that No Cash Bail has been upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jul 19, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) voiced his disappointment regarding the Illinois Supreme Court upholding a law that eliminates cash bail- a decision that was made on Tuesday. Weaver posted on his webpage on July 18, highlighting how this law that was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker in 2021 puts the community in danger.

Anderson: Accompanied 'Hancock County Sheriff's Office surveying the storm damage that recently hit the area'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jul 14, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Neil Anderson, R-47th, recently shared a ridealong in Hancock County to survey storm damage.

Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson shares updates on 'several bills I passed this past spring'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jul 13, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson took to Facebook on June 30 to share an update on bills he had sponsored including SB1750, which was intended to support Illinois first responders and emergency medical technicians with paid training.

Anderson: 'Cool to see FarmWeekNow highlighting Fulton County’s Hilltop Honey Co.'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jul 2, 2023

In a June 22 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson drew attention to a Fulton County company's efforts to harvest honey.

Anderson congratulates student Cooper Nelson on Illinois Association FFA state officer title

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jun 27, 2023

In a June 20 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Aledo) congratulated a Canton youth for earning a spot among FFA state officers.

Stoller on visit to local YMCA: 'The Dixon Family YMCA truly does it all'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jun 24, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) recently visited the Dixon Family YMCA in Dixon and shared pictures of his trip there via social media.

Estrada, candidate for Illinois' 17th Congressional District in US House: 'Socialism usually creeps into societies by dividing its citizens'

By Galesburg Reporter Report | Jun 22, 2023

Rafael "Ray" Estrada has announced his candidacy to challenge freshman U.S. Congressman Eric Sorensen, a Democrat, in Illinois' 17th District in the November 2024 election.

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