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Student rep Passion Hood: 'Students are feeling safe, protected and ready to learn'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 26, 2022

The Springfield School Board was told at its Sept. 6 meeting that the beginning of the school year is going very well for high school students in the district.

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Butler: 'If you are interested in a career in public service, Illinois House Republicans is a great place to work!'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 21, 2022

In a Sept. 16 Facebook post, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) encouraged individuals interested in careers in public service to work with the Illinois House Republicans.

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Scherer: 'Thank you, Boys & Girls Club of Decatur'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 28, 2022

State Rep. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) provided details about an after-school program offered in the city.

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Butler: 'Thank you to the PCs across the 13th congressional district for the resounding victory this week'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 15, 2022

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Sangamon) celebrated joining the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee.

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Butler: Route 66 100th anniversary will be 'a tremendous opportunity for us to welcome and entertain visitors'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 1, 2022

In a July 22 Facebook post, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) shared details of a recent presentation regarding planning for the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.

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Davidsmeyer: 'Always have a great time at the Jersey County 4–H Auction'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 15, 2022

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer recently discussed the auction in Jersey County in a Facebook post.

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Turner congratulates Holder White on appointment to state Supreme Court

By Zachary Richter | Jul 15, 2022

In a July 7 Facebook post, Sen. Sally Turner (R-Lincoln) congratulated Lisa Holder White, the state's newest Supreme Court Justice.

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Turner: 'The news coming out of Highland Park is heartbreaking'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 11, 2022

In a July 4 Facebook post, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) responded to the Highland Park shooting.

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Butler: 'God speed, Jim Ryan. A wonderful public servant and such an honorable man'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 15, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler spoke about Jim Ryan and what an honorable man he was.

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Turner: 'Our rural health centers across the state have struggled to maintain adequate staff'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 14, 2022

In a June 9 press release, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) touted a new law that incentivizes medical professionals to work in underserved areas.

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Butler: he is honored 'to be endorsed by so many current and former legislators from our area'

By Zachary Richter | May 27, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler expresses his gratitude for being endorsed by so many legislators in the area.

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Butler resolution urges help for former Lincoln College students

By Zachary Richter | Apr 30, 2022

Lincoln College in Logan County announced in March that it would be closing its doors effective May 13. On April 8, Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), whose district includes Lincoln College, saw his resolution to support the students of the closing school pass both chambers.

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Butler: 'The MICRO Act means hundreds, even thousands, of jobs can be created here in Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 30, 2022

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) thinks the MICRO act could have passed on its own merits, but he is happy that it has received support as part of another bill.

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McClure on retail theft bill: 'We have a lot of new charges that are just re-wording things that are already law'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 27, 2022

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) is disappointed with a bill that targets organized retail crime.

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Turner: 'We just wanted to recognize Lincoln College'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 26, 2022

Sen. Sally Turner recently took steps to give Lincoln College its due respect.