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Saturday, December 17, 2022
Rep. Windhorst Launches Petition Drive Opposing Latest Gun Control Legislation

METROPOLIS – 118th district State Representative (R-Metropolis) announced today that he is collecting petition signatures from constituents that are interested in expressing their opposition to sweeping gun and ammunition control…


Saturday, December 3, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – Veto Session 2022 Wrap Up

Dear Friend, The Illinois House finished the business of the final week of the 2022 Veto Session this past Thursday evening. House and Senate lawmakers tackled several key issues including…


Thursday, December 1, 2022
Windhorst Leads Opposition to Latest SAFE-T Act Bill

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) was a leading voice on the Illinois House floor opposing the latest measure aimed at cleaning up problems with the so-called SAFE-T Act…


Friday, September 23, 2022
Rep. Windhorst Named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

METROPOLIS – In recognition of his efforts to promote and protect the interests of employers both large and small, State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has been named a Champion of…


Friday, September 16, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – September 16, 2022

Dear Friend, This week’s edition of the Windhorst Weekly takes an indepth look at several issues involving the SAFE-T Act, a sweeping criminal justice reform law you may have heard…


Monday, September 12, 2022
Representative Windhorst Named to State Opioid Remediation Advisory Board

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) announced this week that he’s been appointed to serve on the Illinois Opioid Remediation Advisory Board. The advisory board was created by an…


Wednesday, September 7, 2022
State Representative Patrick Windhorst Completes Regional Leadership Institute

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) was among 38 select lawmakers to complete a leadership training program that identifies and assists emerging state and provincial leaders in the Midwest. Representative…


Friday, September 2, 2022
Illinois EPA Awards 118th District Municipalities Over $2 million in Low Interest Loans for Clean Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is notifying residents of more than $2 million in low interest, partially forgivable loans from the Illinois EPA for municipal wastewater, drinking water,…


Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Windhorst Weekly – August 16, 2022

Dear Friend, In this edition of the Windhorst Weekly, I’ve got information on an upcoming Senior Citizens Health and Wellness Fair and details on a new legislative package that I’m…


Wednesday, August 10, 2022
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst and State Rep. Paul Jacobs Sign on to Legislative Package Aimed at Reducing Energy Costs and Ending Blackout Threats

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) and State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced this week that they have signed on to a comprehensive package of energy-focused legislation that…