After more than 230 years in circulation, the United States Mint has officially stopped producing the penny. The final one-cent coin was struck on November 12, 2025, at the Mint’s Philadelphia facility, marking the end of an era for America’s longest-running coin. The penny was first […]
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the Senate Republicans are sharing helpful tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe holiday. According to the American Red Cross, Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days of the year for […]
During the fall Veto Session, members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus once again hosted their annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Capitol, giving Illinoisans a way to pay tribute to the men and women who bravely served our nation. From October 28 […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is adjusting its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification program to comply with a new rule from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) that recently took effect. Under the new rule, states can no longer presume business owners qualify for […]
After weeks of uncertainty and disruption, the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history has finally come to an end. On October 1, Washington Democrats triggered the shutdown after rejecting a bipartisan plan that would have kept the government open. The stalemate dragged on for 43 […]
In the early morning hours of October 31, lawmakers in the Illinois Senate voted on a controversial proposal that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state. Senate Bill 1950, also known as Deb’s Law, would create the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act. The measure […]
During the fall Veto Session, two controversial appointments came before the Senate for approval, drawing criticism over the Governor’s continued pattern of questionable nominations. The first appointee that came before the Senate for consideration was Carmen Terrones, a current serving member on the Illinois Prisoner Review […]
Illinois continues to face one of the highest overall tax burdens in the nation, with homeowners paying the highest effective property tax rate of any state. The heavy tax load has driven many residents, particularly seniors, to leave Illinois. During the recent Veto Session, lawmakers took […]
When lawmakers returned to Springfield for the fall Veto Session, only a handful of vetoes were up for potential consideration. However, the session agenda quickly shifted toward advancing new and previously introduced legislation, including several controversial measures that have far-reaching consequences for businesses and Illinoisans across […]
After two years of public hearings and endless negotiations, Springfield Democrats rammed through a sweeping public transit bill in the early hours of October 31. Senate Bill 2111, a controversial proposal to address Chicago’s failing transit system, was called during the final hours of the fall […]