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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…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Expected Cost for IL Noncitizen Health Care Program Grows to $1.1 billion; Republicans Call for Moratorium

The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal…


Monday, May 8, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Thanks First Responders for I-55 Dust Storm Response

Speaking at a press conference calling for a tax credit to support volunteer firefighters, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) thanked the volunteer first responders who quickly jumped into action to…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Illinois Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly

Unemployment rates are published monthly by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The IDES numbers indicate that in March 2023, 4.4% of the overall Illinois labor force was unemployed. This…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Responds to Verdict in ‘ComEd Four’ Trial

Following the announcement of the verdict in the “ComEd Four” trial, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) issued the following statement in response: “This is my second stint serving in the…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
I-55 Update

My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the horrific crashes on I-55 yesterday. Please keep all who were involved in your prayers today as…