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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Museum Card Available for the 108th District

I’m happy to announce individuals living in the108th District can request the use of a free Museum Card  for this year through my office. This card provides access for a group…


Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Eradicate The Illinois Estate Tax Now

The estate tax has devastated family farms for decades as these farms are often sold to pay the inheritance tax. It’s time to finally help family farmers pass their farmland on…


Thursday, April 25, 2024
State Representative Wayne Rosenthal Visits Hillsboro High School

Hillsboro High School Yesterday, I toured the New Hillsboro High School that’s currently under construction. I also had the opportunity to speak with the High School American Government class about…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Recap with Rosenthal

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Third Reading deadline for House bills. At the end of last week, the Illinois House of Representatives came to its “Third Reading deadline,” which represents the final date that…


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
5 Good Bills That Passed Through The House

Last week was busy being the deadline for 3rd Readings on House bills. We saw a total of 324 bills passed last week: Democrat bills (291) & Republican bills (33)…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Work Zone Safety Bill, Sponsored by Rep. Rosenthal Passes House

Rep. Rosenthal is happy to see HB5304 pass the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously, 107-0. This bill creates the Highway Work Zone Safety Act which improves public safety in a…


Thursday, April 18, 2024
Rep. Rosenthal Happy to Speak at ICCB Meeting

This morning I joined the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to discuss legislation that impacts community college students and improving education. A strong foundation is key to a successful college…


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
House Bills Passed in The Capitol Weighed to The Left

This Friday is the 3rd reading deadline in the Illinois House of Representatives, which is the deadline for bills originating in the House to be voted on by the chamber…


Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Single-family zoning targeted by Illinois Democrats

Illinois House Democrats have introduced new legislation that would eliminate single-family zoning areas in Illinois’ largest cities. House Bill 4795, introduced to the General Assembly by Representative Kam Buckner (D -Chicago), would…


Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Rep. Rosenthal Happy to See HB4270 Pass Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL…Legislation pending in the House of Representatives (HB 4270), would amend the Line of Duty Compensation Act. State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) filed legislation to include…


Monday, April 15, 2024
Recap with Rosenthal

CRIMINAL LAW Cashless Bail Fails: Six months of diminished public safety. Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents…


Thursday, April 11, 2024
Leader McCombie Focused on the Changing Face of Farming

Women have had an impact in agriculture in the U.S. for some time, whether it be on the farm, in the classroom, or in the boardroom. Many of those roles…