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Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Responds to Passage of FY24 State Budget

Following the passage of the fiscal year 2024 budget in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) issued the following response: “The budget that passed tonight has…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Session Update – May 26

It was a long day on the floor yesterday as we awaited the “agreed” budget announced by Democrats. We considered several pieces of legislation throughout the day, including bills concerning…


Wednesday, May 24, 2023
General Assembly Returns for Final Week of Spring Session, Again

The General Assembly is back at the Capitol for the final week (again) of the spring session with a state budget expected to drop in the next few days. You…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Joins Illinois Lawmakers

State Representative Wayne Rosenthal joins Jak Tichenor on WSIU Public Television’s Illinois Lawmakers for a discussion about the final days of the spring legislative session. 


Monday, May 22, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Thanks EMS Workers for EMS Appreciation Week

Thank you to the EMS workers across the state who save lives and help people through their most critical moments. Happy EMS Week and thank you for all that you…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Recognizes Heroism of I-55 Dust Storm First Responders

Today, the State of Illinois and the Illinois House of Representatives honored the first responders who jumped into action to save lives during the unprecedented dust storm that struck I-55…


Friday, May 19, 2023
This Week in Springfield

The House Page program allows students to spend a day on the House floor assisting members and getting a firsthand look at the legislative process. This week Luke Cycholl and…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Republicans Push Back On Ballooning Costs of Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants, Democrats Shut Republicans Out of Budget Talks

The Medicaid-style health benefits program for undocumented immigrants now costs $1.1 billion, which is $880 million more than had been previously projected by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services…


Monday, May 15, 2023
FY23 Revenue Numbers Revised Sharply Downward

The revision came in the monthly report that is required by law to be presented by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) to the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission. By…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Eliminating the Culture of Corruption in Illinois

Illinois House Republicans are calling on the Democratic supermajority to join our efforts in eliminating the culture of corruption plaguing the state of Illinois, and to make ethics reform a…