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Brady expresses support for new trucking program aimed at people ages 18-20

By John Suayan | Feb 21, 2022

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington), who is eyeing the Republican nod for the Illinois Secretary of State race in the June primary, late last month expressed his support for a new program designed to support the trucking industry.

New Illinois college admission requirements to take effect at start of 2022

By John Suayan | Dec 24, 2021

Beginning the first day of next year, students seeking to attend a public university in Illinois are required to complete three years of science, according to a legislative update from the office of State Rep. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Pontiac).

Caulkins laments state spending on education failed to translate into good test scores

By John Suayan | Dec 15, 2021

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) assessed the state of education in Illinois in his legislative update.

Halbrook chastises Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan

By John Suayan | Nov 28, 2021

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) used Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s visit to Washington, D.C. to witness the signing of the new bipartisan infrastructure plan to chastise the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” plan.

Brady says vaccine is essential for Illinois' reopening

By John Suayan | Dec 30, 2020

The first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine has been distributed throughout much of the nation. Illinois State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) believes it is the best path to take towards reopening Illinois.