When the SAFE-T Act was passed last year, proponents hailed the new law as a mile-stone achievement. They argued that mandating a cash bail for committing a crime was unfair…

Here are a few photos from this week at the Capitol.

Protecting victims of human trafficking is a top priority for Illinois House Republicans during the Spring 2024 Session. The Caucus is fighting this epidemic head-on with a robust bill package…

I was happy to have Tolga Barutcu as my Page during session at the Capitol. Tolga is currently a University of Illinois Springfield student, there he is on honor roll…

DISABILITY SERVICES | HUMAN TRAFFICKING | BUDGET | JOBS DISABILITY SERVICES Rep. Meier, GOP Legislators Continue to Protect Jobs for Workers with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. At a press conference held in…

This week was very busy with session, a press conference, the Emerging Women Leaders Event, committee meetings and speaking to constituents about their concerns. “Currently, the individuals with disabilities enjoy…

December 7, 1941, will be forever known as ‘The Date That Will Live in Infamy’ in the United States. President Franklin Roosevelt uttered those words in response to the heinous…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE        Springfield, IL…Late Tuesday night, a simple traffic stop conducted on Toronto Road quickly turned into a tragic event after an Illinois State Trooper was shot in…

Governor Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation due to recent tornados, severe weather, and the derecho that affected the surrounding communities. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Office of…