Even when a person has passed away, governments may still be charging them interest and penalties on property taxes, creating significant financial issues for their heirs. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is advancing legislation to help provide relief. “Government shouldn’t be taxing and fining people who […]

Help is coming for organizations that provide affordable housing to at-risk veterans, thanks to legislation passed by State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason). Her legislation unanimously passed the Senate on April 9th. The 2023 Electric Vehicle Charging Act requires all new affordable housing developments to include EV-capable […]

State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) passed legislation to potentially help save lives by requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at all school locations and events. “While AEDs are already required under state law to be accessible at any physical fitness facility on public […]

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) continues his advocacy to address food deserts across the state by unanimously passing Senate Bill 3265 off the Senate floor Tuesday afternoon. “Our state is making great strides in raising awareness to the food desert problem that several of our local communities face,” said […]