Illinois District 105 State Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
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Recent News About Illinois District 105 State Representative Dennis Tipsword, Jr.
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Judge rules Democrat mid-cycle election changes unconstitutional
Last month, Democrats' elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days. This law, which changed election rules mid-cycle, has now been found unconstitutional by a Sangamon County judge.
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Judge deliberates on legality of Democrats' mid-cycle election changes
A decision on the lawsuit over Democrats’ mid-cycle elections law is expected in the coming days. The case revolves around whether slated candidates can appear on the November ballot.
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Illinois passes record $53B state budget amid partisan disputes
The House adjourned for the summer at about 5:00 Wednesday morning, shortly after the majority party pushed through a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. This budget, the largest in Illinois history, spans over 3,000 pages and is $2.6 billion more than last year’s enacted budget. Over the past four years, state expenditures have grown by more than $13 billion under the Democrat-controlled General Assembly and Governor JB Pritzker.
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Illinois House passes largest state budget in history
In the early hours of Wednesday, the majority party in the Illinois House approved a $53.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025, marking the largest budget in Illinois history. To finance this increased spending, Democrats included $1 billion in tax increases. State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) voted against the measure.
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Illinois House set to vote on largest budget in state history
The House is anticipated to address the Democrats' budget proposal tonight, likely during overnight hours. This represents the largest partisan spending plan in state history, incorporating pay increases for politicians, tax hikes on Illinois residents, and additional hundreds of millions in spending for non-citizens.
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Illinois legislature addresses budget vote amid Memorial Day observances
As Memorial Day is observed, the first national observance of this day occurred on May 30, 1868. Originally known as Decoration Day, it was proclaimed by John A. Logan, Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, to honor Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War. The day now serves to reflect and express gratitude for all military personnel who have sacrificed their lives for freedom.
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Illinois Youth Police Camp promotes teamwork, commitment, and pride among young adults
The Team Illinois Youth Police Camp, scheduled for this summer, is a week-long program aimed at encouraging young adults to improve themselves through the principles of "Teamwork, Commitment and Pride."
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Democrats face potential delay in meeting self-imposed budget deadline
Democrats may miss their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been excluded from the process.
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Rep. Dennis Tipsword hosts I-CASH event to reunite residents with unclaimed funds
Rep. Dennis Tipsword is collaborating with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office in June to assist residents in identifying and reclaiming unclaimed cash held by the state. On June 4, Rep. Tipsword will host an I-CASH event at his district office in Pontiac, where staff from the Treasurer’s Office will be available to check unclaimed property records and help file claims.
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Rep. Tipsword advocates for investing in Central Illinois
Representative Dennis Tipsword recently advocated for increased investment in Central Illinois, highlighting the region's untapped potential. "Agreed. Our communities in Central Illinois have so much to offer. We need to enact policies that enhance our natural assets," said Rep. Tipsword.
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Tipsword: 'I am honored to have been chosen for The Edgar Fellows 2023!'
Freshman Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. has been selected to participate in The Edgar Fellows Class of 2023. There are 39 others who will join in the program this August.
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Tipsword: ‘Criminals are now so emboldened they commit violent crimes in broad daylight with no fear’
State Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has voiced his disapproval of the recent decision by the Illinois Supreme Court, which upheld the constitutionality of the Pretrial Fairness Act, a provision within the SAFE-T Act aimed at abolishing cash bail.
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Rep. Tipsword: 'Congratulations to (3) District —105 who made this list of Top Ten Iced Coffees!'
Rep. Dennis Tipsword celebrated the three coffee shops in District 105 that were included in a Top 10 Iced Coffees list from Best Things Illinois, in a July 1 Facebook post. Those shops are located in the communities of Washington, Normal, and Metamora.
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Illinois's Tipsword criticizes Dems' budget agreement delay: 'Your state legislature has been held hostage'
Illinois state Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) provided a Facebook update on May 24 regarding the House's examination of the budget.