McLean County Times

State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has been awarded a fellowship to attend the upcoming Midwestern Leadership Institute. The event will take place August 23 – 27 in Madison, Wisconsin, for The Council of State Governments’ 29th annual Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD).

“It is such an honor to be selected for this great opportunity,” stated Rep. Tipsword. “Attending the Midwestern Leadership Institute will allow me to learn and grow as a lawmaker while also meeting other incredible legislators from across the Midwest and Canada.”

Since its founding in 1995, BILLD has graduated about 1,000 lawmakers. State legislators from the 11 Midwestern states are chosen to participate through a competitive, nonpartisan selection process. Rep. Tipsword is one of 39 legislators selected to participate in the program this year.

A program of The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Office, the 2024 BILLD program will include courses and seminars conducted by policy experts, Midwestern legislative leaders, and professional development trainers. In addition to curriculum designed to develop leadership skills, the program analyzes a variety of public policy issues, including the economy, trade, criminal justice, and public safety.

Rep. Dennis Tipsword serves Illinois House District 105. For more information, contact Rep. Tipsword’s District Office in Pontiac at 815-844-9344 or visit his website at reptipsword.com.