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Monday, April 3, 2023
Severe Weather Preparedness

With more severe weather expected tomorrow in Illinois, it’s important we are all prepared for severe storms and tornadoes. Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning:…


Friday, March 31, 2023
Illinois Counties Lead U.S. in Corn and Soybean Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reported the final numbers for crop year 2022. According to the USDA, the top eleven U.S. counties for soybean yield per acre were…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rosenthal Legislation to Support Veteran Small Businesses Passes House

This week, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation filed by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) to improve opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses. The legislation, House Bill 2288, updates…


Friday, March 10, 2023
Rosenthal Backed Measure to Combat Fentanyl Epidemic Advances

This week, legislation backed by State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) passed out of the House Public Health Committee to combat the deadly fentanyl epidemic that has plagued communities across the…


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Attorney General Files Brief in SAFE-T Act Lawsuit Before State Supreme Court

Current state law continues to allow the circuit court to impose cash bail requirements on individuals awaiting trial, but statutory language in the controversial SAFE-T Act passed by Illinois Democrats…


Thursday, February 23, 2023
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has reminded senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program which allows qualified seniors to defer all or…


Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Gun Ban Law Facing Headwinds in Federal Court

When Democrats passed the controversial gun ban bill just before the end January lame-duck session of the 102nd General Assembly, Illinois Republicans warned that the bill would face serious constitutional…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Following today’s joint State of the State and Budget Address by Governor Pritzker, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) issued the following response: “Year after year, Gov. Pritzker has proposed budgets…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Named House GOP Spokesperson for State Government & Transportation Committees

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) has been tapped by Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to serve as the Minority Spokesperson for two House Committees. The committees he was…


Friday, February 3, 2023
Carlinville to Receive Lead Service Line Inventory Grant

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) recently announced Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grants to 48 communities to assist in meeting the requirements outlined in the Lead Service Line…