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Thursday, June 23, 2022
Windhorst Applauds US Supreme Court Decision Favoring Concealed Carry

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement applauding today’s US Supreme Court decision in favor of New York residents that sued the state over its overly…


Monday, June 20, 2022
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Call for Hearings into Fraud at IDES

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – Three members of Southern Illinois’ Republican legislative delegation to the Illinois House are calling for immediate hearings after a recent audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security…


Friday, June 17, 2022
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst Appointed to House Crime Reduction Task Force

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently announced his appointment to the newly established Illinois House Crime Reduction Task Force. The task force is a bipartisan effort aimed at…


Monday, June 13, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – June 13, 2022

Dear Friend, Soaring temperatures are putting stress on the electrical grid in Southern Illinois. Previously, I have shared warnings from Ameren Illinois officials with you about the potential for rolling…


Friday, June 10, 2022
Windhorst: 118th District to Receive $2.8 million in Infrastructure, Housing Grants

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is announcing the release of more than $2.8 million in Community Development Block Grants from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity…


Friday, May 27, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – Memorial Day 2022

Dear Friend, On this Memorial Day weekend, I want to encourage you to take some time to pause, pray, and reflect on the service and sacrifice of the members of…


Thursday, May 19, 2022
Rep. Windhorst Resolution Honors Fallen Sgt. Brian Romines – Highway Renaming Event Planned for June 6 in Anna

ANNA – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) partnered together to pass House Joint Resolution 42, legislation that honors the life, service, and sacrifice of…


Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Windhorst Announces Two Bills Signed into Law

METROPOLIS – Republican State Rep. Patrick Windhorst announced this week that he has had two pieces of legislation signed into law. Windhorst was chief House sponsor of legislation that will…


Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Windhorst Statement on Supreme Court Draft Decision on Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) released the following statement upon learning of the leaked first draft opinion by the United States Supreme Court that would overturn the Roe. v….


Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rep. Windhorst and Rep. Severin Team Up for McLeansboro Free Prescription Drug Drop Off

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) are teaming up to provide district residents with a free service to collect unused prescription drugs. On…