Say NO to the new proposed ammunition tax! House Democrats have proposed a bill to tax ammunition and require all ammunition to be serialized. This is nothing more than another…

There’s still time to apply for the 2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant program. These grants can be used to invest in food processing, aggregation, and distribution to help Illinois-grown products…

Hello everyone,  This week, the Illinois House is not in session. In fact, we don’t return to Springfield until March 18th!  Unfortunately, February was another slow month in the General…

SPRINGFIELD – Following today’s annual State of the State and Budget Address, State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) released the following statement:  “After today’s State of the State and Budget Address,…

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…

Today we celebrate our first U.S. President, George Washington, along with all the great leaders who came after him. Happy Presidents Day!

Abraham Lincoln got his start in Illinois and went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. His grit, courage, and strength as a leader continues to…

DIXON – State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is requesting nominations for the annual Women to Watch event, hosted by the Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie. This event is hosted…

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan grew up right in the 74th in Dixon, Illinois, before going on to become one of our nation’s greatest…

Hello everyone, and happy Monday! I hope everyone has been staying warm during the recent cold spells.  The Illinois House of Representatives went back to Springfield for our first week…