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Friday, April 12, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – April 12 2019

THIRD READING DEADLINE WEEK EDITION Dear Friend, Before getting into the action from the House on what is known as 3rd reading deadline week, I want to take some time…


Friday, April 5, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – April 6 2019

Dear Friend, I was glad to begin the week with more than 150 residents of McLeansboro and the surrounding Hamilton County area for a legislative update and Town Hall meeting…


Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Windhorst Bill Creates Task Force to Study Rural Development

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) continued his efforts to find ways to grow jobs and improve the economy of Southern Illinois on Tuesday. Windhorst’s 118th district is home to several…


Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Rep. Windhorst begins “Satellite Office Hours” Program

Springfield…. In the continuation of efforts to develop a high level of communication and access between his office and the people that reside in his district, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst…


Friday, March 29, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – March 29 2019 – Committee Deadline Week Edition

Dear Friend, What a week! In Springfield, this is the week known as Committee Deadline Week, where substantive bills are supposed to pass their assigned Committee by the end of…


Thursday, March 28, 2019
Windhorst Earns Unanimous Support from Illinois House on First Two Bills

Springfield….A package of bills sponsored by 118th district State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R- Metropolis) aimed at protecting the rights of crime victims unanimously cleared the Illinois House on Wednesday. HB…


Friday, March 22, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – March 22 2019

Dear Friend, This was one of THE busiest weeks that I’ve experienced so far as your State Representative. This week’s edition of the Windhorst Weekly details a press conference that…


Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Windhorst: Illinoisans Pay the Highest Tax Rates in the United States

Springfield…. In his first State Capitol press conference, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R – Metropolis) provided a report on the status of the tax burden facing the citizens of Illinois….


Friday, March 15, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – March 15 2019

Dear Friend, Beware the Ides of March! It is March 15, 2019 and there is much to talk about after a busy week in Springfield. This week Committees were busily…


Thursday, March 14, 2019
Reps. Bryant and Windhorst Team Up to Pass Legislation to Study the Reopening of Tamms Minimum Security Correctional Facility

Springfield….State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined forces in Springfield this week to pass legislation that creates a Task Force to study the reopening and…