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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…


Thursday, February 2, 2023
Notice to Those with Aetna

From the Department of Central Management Services: The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) has been advised that Aetna and Memorial Health Systems in Central Illinois are currently in…


Thursday, January 26, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal’s Capitol Update: New General Assembly Sworn-in, Lawsuits Oppose Gun Ban & More

103rd General Assembly Sworn-in. The new 103rd General Assembly was sworn-in on January 11, 2023. I want to express my thanks to you, the people of the 108th District, for giving me…


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Rep. Rosenthal Files Legislation to Memorialize Decorated Riverton Marine

In one of his first legislative acts since returning to the Illinois General Assembly, State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) has filed legislation to honor the memory of Riverton Marine Daniel…


Friday, January 20, 2023
Scott’s Law Crashes Tabulated

State law forbids the act, by a driver, of passing a stopped and shouldered first-response vehicle in an adjoining lane at high speed.  The driver, if he or she sees…


Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Lawsuits Filed Against New Gun Ban Law

Starting on Friday, January 13, opponents of the new law have filed lawsuits in State and federal courts to have the measure stayed and then struck down.  The State-enacted measure…