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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Rep. Windhorst to Join Senator Fowler and Rep. Jacobs to Host FREE Senior Fair in Marion

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is partnering with State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Paul Jacobs to host two free Senior Health Fairs later this month….


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rep. Windhorst: Never Forget 9/11 Victims

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst is marking a somber 9/11 anniversary by honoring victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack that killed Americans in New York, Washington,…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Issues Statement in Response to Charlie Kirk Shooting

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement in response to news of Charlie Kirk being shot during an event in Utah today. “I am deeply…


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Caucus Blog: Standing Up for First Responders

Standing Up for First Responders First responders are the backbone of public safety. They are the first ones there when we need them most, working under extreme conditions to save…


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Windhorst Reminds Farmers and Ag Haulers: Applications for Hauling Permits Now Open

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reminding farmers and agricultural transporters across Southern Illinois that applications are now open for permits for the harvest and hauling season…


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Windhorst: Illinoisans Pay Highest Cell Phone Taxes

METROPOLIS, IL – House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is calling for tax relief for Illinois citizens who are paying the highest cell phone taxes in the…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Celebrates Illinois Constitution Day

On this day in 1818, Illinois adopted its first state constitution. Every version since is a reminder of the evolving nature of our government through revision, debate, and civic engagement.


Monday, August 25, 2025
The Caucus Blog: House Republicans Push Relief for Working Families

As the price of everything in Illinois from groceries to utilities seems to be on the rise, a group of House Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to help working families…


Thursday, August 21, 2025
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Participate in Annual Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

MARION, IL – On Thursday, Republican legislators representing Senate and Legislative districts in Southern Illinois joined with several local Chambers of Commerce for the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Caucus Blog Explores Ways to Save Money as Students Head Back to School

For many Illinois families, the excitement of a new school year comes with a challenge: managing the ever-high cost of back-to-school expenses. From tuition and activity fees to supplies and…