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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Windhorst Joins IEMA in Urging Residents to Report Flood Damage

Metropolis….State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is urging local residents impacted by recent flooding to make sure to report any flood damages to local or state officials. Windhorst says the Illinois…


Sunday, July 14, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – July 14 2019

Dear Friend, Several new laws took effect on July 1st. This week’s edition of the Windhorst Weekly provides details on a few of the new laws that are now on…


Friday, June 28, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – Flood Update Edition – June 28 2019

Dear Friend, In the past couple of weeks, I have been working very closely with Illinois’ Emergency Management Association. Local EMA and the State have worked closely together with the…


Friday, June 21, 2019
Rep. Windhorst to Host Office Hours in Mound City

As a part of his Satellite Office Hours Program, Rep. Patrick Windhorst will be hosting office hours next Monday (June 24th) at City Hall in Mound City from 10:00 am…


Thursday, June 13, 2019
Windhorst: Abortion Expansion Legislation Signing Marks Sad Day for Illinois

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement in the wake of Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of legislation that will enact sweeping changes to taxpayer-funded elective abortion access. Windhorst has…


Saturday, June 8, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – June 8 2019

Dear Friend, The Illinois legislature has adjourned the 2019 spring session following a blindingly fast and jam packed final 7 days. The Governor and members of Democrat party leadership in…


Monday, June 3, 2019
Rep. Windhorst Calls on Democratic Super-Majority to Remove Legislators’ Pay Increase from 2020 Budget

Metropolis… State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is expressing opposition to a $1,600 pay increase for legislators that was included in the 2020 budget currently waiting on Governor Pritzker’s expected signature….


Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Windhorst Votes No on Gun Control Bill, Cites Unconstitutionality

Springfield….During a lengthy debate on the floor of the Illinois House, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) used his time to highlight his concerns with certain provisions of sweeping gun control…


Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Windhorst Joins House Republicans’ Firm Opposition to Abortion Expansion Legislation

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) expressed strong opposition to the passage of sweeping policy changes regarding abortion access following a lengthy House floor debate on Tuesday.  Windhorst and fellow Republicans…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Rep. Windhorst Keeps Pledge, Votes No on Progressive Tax

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has left no doubt since taking office as 118th district State Rep. in January 2019 that he opposes Illinois Democrats’ efforts to raise revenues through a…