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Saturday, April 9, 2022
Windhorst: Democrat Pork-Filled Budget Raises Politician Pay, Spends Record $46 Billion

METROPOLIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement early Saturday morning following the House of Representatives’ final day of Session that saw Democrats pass a record-spending $46…


Saturday, April 9, 2022
Windhorst Supports Suspension of Further Gas Tax Hike, Demands Permanent Tax Relief

SPRINGFIELD – As inflation rages throughout the State of Illinois and the United States, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says although more must be done, he is proud to have…


Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Windhorst: No Cash Bail is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) spoke on the Illinois House floor during legislative action on Tuesday. Rep. Windhorst read a statement during debate on legislation contained in Illinois…


Thursday, March 31, 2022
Windhorst: Bill Will Extend Resources to Young Entrepreneurs

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reporting the unanimous passage of SB 2984 through the Illinois House, legislation he says will extend new resources to young entrepreneurs. Senate…


Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Windhorst and Durkin Stress Victims’ Rights, Demand Prisoner Review Board Overhaul

Springfield, IL…In an effort to protect victims of violent crime and their families, Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) advocated Wednesday for…


Thursday, March 24, 2022
Windhorst: Democrat Unemployment Plan will Cause Job Tax Hikes

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Democrats passed legislation late Wednesday evening that leaves a $1.8 billion shortfall in the Illinois Unemployment Trust Fund. State Rep. Patrick Windhorst says the move will…


Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Windhorst Leads Calls for SAFE-T Act Repeal

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) reiterated his calls to repeal a law that he says reduces public safety and makes the job of police harder to do. Windhorst…


Monday, March 21, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – March 21, 2022

Dear Friend, The 2022 spring Session began amidst one of the worst spikes in violent crime rates throughout the State of Illinois. Seeing the daily carjacking and murder numbers outpace…


Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Windhorst Sponsors Legislation to Address Inflation, High Gas Prices

Windhorst Sponsors Legislation to Address Inflation, High Gas Prices SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined fellow House Republicans for a Capitol news conference on Wednesday to highlight legislation…


Saturday, March 12, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – March 12, 2022

Dear Friend, This past week in Springfield, lawmakers spent most of their time participating in committee hearings on House and Senate bills. When we return to action on Tuesday, March…