Briel Champions Pro-Farm Bill out of House Committee

May 29, 2025 | Briel

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to addressing everyday obstacles Illinois farmers face, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is carrying a bill expanding the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment to the House Floor for consideration. “It’s very common for farms...

Hirschauer Passes First-of-its-Kind Safe Gun Storage Bill

May 29, 2025 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is fighting to keep guns out of the wrong hands, protect children from accidental shootings, and track lost and stolen firearms by passing a new ‘safe storage’ bill through the House and Senate. “We’ve heard...

Hanson Announces Funding Opportunity for Local Roads

May 27, 2025 | Hanson

MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is announcing a state funding opportunity for local governments to invest in local transportation projects. The current state budget includes $400 million for this purpose. Project applications are due no later...