Senate Republicans passed the TICK Act, led by Senator Darby Hills, to address the rise of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) — a potentially life-threatening allergy caused by tick bites. Alpha-gal syndrome can cause life-threatening reactions to red meat and other animal products. Despite its growing presence in […]
Legislation that ends a discriminatory driving test requirement for older Illinois drivers passed with unanimous support in the Senate last week. House Bill 1226 will eliminate the automatic behind-the-wheel driving test rule for drivers aged 79-87 in Illinois. Currently, drivers aged 79 and 80 must take a […]
Legislation to help support the next generation of Illinois farmers has now officially passed out of the General Assembly. Senate Bill 2372 establishes the Farmland Transition Commission, a new body within the Illinois Department of Agriculture tasked with studying and addressing the challenges faced by individuals […]
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus gathered at the Illinois State Capitol on Thursday to unveil the 2025 Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance, a tribute to the brave men and women from Illinois who gave their lives in service to their nation. Located in the South Hall […]
With just one week left until the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn, Illinois Democrats are scrambling to fix a budget shortfall caused by years of unchecked spending. Since Governor Pritzker took office, the state budget will have grown by nearly 40 percent, and now, with […]
With energy prices once again on the rise, Senate Republicans are calling for immediate action to protect Illinois families from even higher electricity costs in the future. According to recent utility filings, Ameren customers are expected to see their average monthly summer bills rise from $37.62 […]
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus are calling on Governor JB Pritzker to protect critical funding that provides care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Illinois. Republican Senators sent a letter to the Governor, urging him to fully restore a proposed $32 […]
In response to anticipated rate hikes on Illinois residents, Senate Republican members of the Energy and Public Utilities Committee are calling for immediate legislative action to help offset future energy price increases. According to Ameren Illinois, rates are expected to increase from an average of $37.62 […]
Frequently Asked Questions Ameren Electric Rate Increase: Frequently Asked Questions In March of 2025, Ameren electric received electric rate results from the regional grid operator (MISO), which include an increase from $30/megawatt to $666/megawatt and will now cause Ameren electric rates to increase beginning June 1. […]
Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus are calling on Governor JB Pritzker to protect critical funding that provides care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Illinois. In a letter sent today Republican Senators urged him to fully restore a proposed $32 million […]