Good afternoon!
Legislators are back in Springfield this week for session. Session is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week, and can be livestreamed here.
This week, we will see Governor Pritzker give his annual State of the State Address. More information on that below.
Beyond Governor Pritzker’s Address, we don’t expect to see any significant action occurring in Springfield. While we did have many committees scheduled for this week, over half of them were abruptly canceled just a few hours ago.
State of the State and Budget Address
Tomorrow, Governor J.B. Pritzker will give his State of the State and Budget Address. This annual address to the people of Illinois will outline his legislative and budget priorities for the year.
Unfortunately, last year’s address was filled with divisive and incendiary rhetoric aimed at scoring political points, not passing good policy for the people of Illinois. While I hope this year is different, it is clear that Governor Pritzker utilizes these annual addresses to bolster his national image.
The State of the State Address is scheduled to begin tomorrow at noon. You can watch live here.
Community Outreach
I attended a teacher in service day with the Morrison School District. I chatted with multiple teachers about education related issues and important bills we are discussing in Springfield. Thank you for welcoming me!
Congratulations to the Lee County Drug Court on your 20th anniversary! Thank you for your years of service keeping our community safe and ensuring justice is served.
I attended the Illinois Association of Park Districts Legislative Breakfast in Princeton. Alongside some of my colleagues from Springfield, we discussed important updates and legislation that will directly impact our local park districts. Thank you to IAPD for hosting this productive event!
I had a wonderful evening attending the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner! Alongside other community leaders, business owners, and chamber members, we celebrated the chamber’s successes and learned more about ongoing initiatives.
State Representative Ryan Spain and I hosted an informational Medicare 101 event for local seniors. Thank you to the Illinois Department on Aging for bringing this important information to seniors in our community!
Museum Pass
Are you looking to visit one of the incredible museums across the Chicagoland area? Utilize my office’s FREE museum pass, allowing admission to any participating museum for up to four people.
Reservations are required and must be made by completing our request form, which can be completed by clicking here.
Talk to you soon,
State Representative Bradley J. Fritts