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Reps. Cabello, Coffey, Rosenthal vote to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 12, 2023

Reps. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park), Michael Coffey Jr. (R-Springfield) and Wayne Rosenthal (R-Morrisonville) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”

Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski, Nunn, Courtney, Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Young Farmers’ Access to Land on June 09, 2023

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 11, 2023

On June 09, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) introduced the Increasing Land Access, Security and Opportunities Act — bipartisan legislation to help bring the next generation into family farming.

Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts VIDEO: Budzinski Highlights Local Importance of SNAP in Farm Bill Hearing on June 07, 2023

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 10, 2023

On June 2023, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) highlighted the stories of her constituents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during a House Committee on Agriculture Hearing on nutrition programs in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.

Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski Stands Up for Granite City Steel Workers in Congressional Steel Caucus’ Annual “State of Steel” Meeting on June 07, 2023

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 9, 2023

On June 07, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) advocated for Granite City steelworkers during the Congressional Steel Caucus’ annual “State of Steel” meeting.

Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski, Clyburn Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Rural Energy Savings Program on June 06, 2023

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 06, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (SC-06) introduced the Rural Energy Savings Act of 2023 to reauthorize the Rural Energy Savings Program in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts DECATUR: Budzinski, Moore Wolfe Applaud $16 Million Rail Safety Grant on Jun 06, 2023

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 7, 2023

This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth in announcing $16 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program for Decatur, Illinois, to improve rail connectivity by supporting construction activities to upgrade 1.21 miles of Brush College Road.

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McClure: 'Trooper Hanneken dedicated his life to serving his community and his state'

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 6, 2023

A section of Illinois Route 121 will soon be renamed to honor Illinois Trooper Todd Hanneken who was killed in a single-car crash while on the job in March 2021.

Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski Votes for Bipartisan Debt Limit Deal on May 31, 2023

By Sangamon Sun Report | Jun 6, 2023

On May 31, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan debt limit deal made between President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans.

SPRINGFIELD: Budzinski, EPA Announce More than $787,000 for Moving Pillsbury Forward

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 29, 2023

On May 25, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce that Springfield’s Moving Pillsbury Forward project has been selected to receive a $787,135 grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Illinois' Davidsmeyer: General Assembly has 'not had an open discussion on the budget'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois Republican lawmakers have been critical of the budget process during the legislative session, as a deadline for May 19 has come and gone without a vote on the proposed budget.

Rep. Randy Frese: 'Where's the budget?'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) took to social media to plead fellow legislators to pass a budget, while criticizing Democrats for their spending.

National Police Week celebrated by Illinois senator: 'Thank you to all of the men and women of our law enforcement for everything you do to help keep us safe'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 19, 2023

Sen. Sally Turner thanked police officers across the state and recognized National Police Week in a May 15 Facebook post.

Frese: 'We can’t continue year after year to spend money we don’t have'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 19, 2023

State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) recently gave a preview on what lawmakers will be focusing on as the current spring session comes to a close.

Budzinski, Jackson Urge Administration to Focus on Food Access

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 18, 2023

On May 16, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture urging Secretary Tom Vilsack to make additional resources available to rural and urban communities struggling to maintain access to healthy and affordable food options.

Caldwell: ‘Adding more taxes to pay for services for illegal immigrants will not help to draw tax-paying citizens to Illinois’

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 18, 2023

Former state worker Curtis Caldwell is sharing his disappointment over the state’s Democratic lawmakers seeking to increase taxes on the rich while also increasing spending on immigrants.

Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Classify Corn-Based Ethanol as an Advanced Biofuel

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 17, 2023

On May 15, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Wesley Hunt (TX-13) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to introduce the Fuels Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that would allow ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.

VIDEO: Budzinski, Miller Lead Moment of Silence to Honor Victims of Tragic I-55 Pileup

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 16, 2023

On May11, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a moment of silence with colleagues from the Illinois congressional delegation to honor the victims of last week’s tragic pileup on Interstate 55. The incident, caused by low visibility from a dust storm, resulted in seven deaths and more than 30 hospitalizations.

Davis: ‘That is just a byproduct of just everything controlled by one or two people in Springfield’

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 15, 2023

State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) said ethics reform is needed in Illinois.

Budzinski Calls for Funding to Stop Flow of Illicit Fentanyl and Secure the Southern Border

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 15, 2023

On May 11, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and colleagues on the New Democrat Coalition in a call for increased federal funding to address the flow of deadly, illicit fentanyl that is impacting nearly every American community and secure our nation’s southern border. Budzinski is the Freshman Leadership Representative for the coalition.

State Rep. Davidsmeyer attends gathering that mourns 'law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022'

By Sangamon Sun Report | May 13, 2023

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer took to Facebook to announce his participation in the 2023 Illinois Police Memorial Event on May 5.

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