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Caulkins backs Deering for Congress: 'Proud to endorse the BEST candidate for the 13th'

By Steven Hughes | Oct 15, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) recently shared his endorsement for Republican Congressional candidate Regan Deering.

Caulkins on his way for November election: 'Small business is the heartbeat of our economy'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 7, 2022

Representative Dan Caulkins got an endorsement from the National Federation of Independent Business as he runs uncontested in the November general election.

Caulkins: Worker’s Rights Amendment 'the most important vote Illinoisians will take this election'

By Steven Hughes | Sep 3, 2022

Illinois voters will decide on giving powers to unions through a proposed amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution.

Turner visits back-to-school event: 'A hot day with lots of love for the community'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 9, 2022

On Aug. 6, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) visited the Full Gospel Evangelistic Center in Lincoln during its back-to-school event.

Caulkins: 'We must elect leaders committed to protecting and preserving our constitutional rights'

By Steven Hughes | Aug 3, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is urging voters to elect candidates who will protect the Constitution.

Holder White joins Illinois Supreme Court: 'My heritage once involved minds, bodies that were shackled'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 13, 2022

Decatur-born Lisa Holder White joined the Illinois Supreme Court after taking the oath Thursday.

ISU continues SHIELD COVID-19 testing: 'Thank you all for allowing the students to return to the classroom'

By Steven Hughes | Jul 9, 2022

Senator Jason Barickman praised staff at the Illinois State University with the implementation of SHIELD COVID-19 testing.

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Brady on Memorial Day: 'Let us never forget their sacrifice'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 1, 2022

U.S. citizens recently enjoyed a three-day weekend to honor veterans with BBQs, festivities and ceremonies.

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Caulkins on Illinois energy: 'We are facing an immediate manmade crisis as politicians destroy Illinois’ robust energy market'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 1, 2022

Illinois’ energy resources are struggling to keep up with growing demand, according to reports.

Caulkins honors late friend on Vietnam War Veterans Day

By Steven Hughes | Apr 8, 2022

On March 29, Vietnam War Veterans Day, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) honored a fallen friend who served in Vietnam.

Rose supports efforts to protect police: 'These people have been impacted in the worst way'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 8, 2022

Sen. Chapin Rose took to the Senate floor to share his support for law enforcement officers, as he knew one.

Rose: 'They've had $16 billion over the last two years and they couldn't fix this'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 4, 2022

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) said his Democratic colleagues' plan to pay off just a portion of the state's unemployment insurance trust fund debt will cause problems down the line.

Caulkins files signatures for Republican primary: 'I will continue to fight for you in Springfield'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 4, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is running in the upcoming June 28 Republican primary election to represent a new district.

Caulkins: Democrats want to 'spend this money on anything except what we should be spending it on'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 26, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) wants the state to repay its debt used to keep the Illinois Department of Employment Security afloat to the feds now rather than later.

Caulkins: Gov. Pritzker to blame for gas prices in Illinois

By Steven Hughes | Mar 24, 2022

Illinois Rep. Dan Caulkins argues that Gov. J.B. Pritzker is at fault for high gas prices in the state.

Rose taunts governor over mask rules

By Steven Hughes | Mar 15, 2022

Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) recently took to Facebook to needle Gov. J.B. Pritzker over his relaxed mask mandate based on recent CDC guidelines.

Rezin calls for focus on legislation to help veterans

By Steven Hughes | Mar 11, 2022

The U.S. Census Bureau reports there are approximately over 500,000 Illinois-native veterans.

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