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 […]
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. Illinois Senate Republican Leader John […]
This week, Illinoisans marched on the State Capitol for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), standing up for the constitutional rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), IGOLD has become one of the leading 2nd Amendment rights events in […]
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is making $400 million available to support local transportation projects across the state. The funding will help communities move forward with projects that improve roads, transit, and pedestrian access. Cities, counties, and other local agencies can apply now for […]
Firefighters from across the state were honored at the 32nd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony on May 13. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial service was held at the Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of the Illinois State Capitol to […]
Senate Republicans opposed newly passed legislation that expands access to SNAP (food stamp) benefits for college students, warning it creates a backdoor way to end the work requirement for college students. Senate Bill 1298 reclassifies all programs at public colleges as equivalent to SNAP Employment and […]
Illinois State Senators Jason Plummer and Terri Bryant are calling for the immediate withdrawal of Latoya Hughes’ nomination as Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), citing ongoing safety failures, staff endangerment, and a lack of leadership qualifications. At a press conference this/last week, the lawmakers detailed […]
At a time when Illinois families are struggling with inflation, high grocery bills, and rising utility costs, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a $6 billion tax hike to support Gov. JB Pritzker’s record-breaking state budget. That Governor’s proposed budget would represent an increase in state spending […]