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Thursday, September 4, 2025
Windhorst Reminds Farmers and Ag Haulers: Applications for Hauling Permits Now Open

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is reminding farmers and agricultural transporters across Southern Illinois that applications are now open for permits for the harvest and hauling season…


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Windhorst: Illinoisans Pay Highest Cell Phone Taxes

METROPOLIS, IL – House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is calling for tax relief for Illinois citizens who are paying the highest cell phone taxes in the…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Rep. Windhorst Celebrates Illinois Constitution Day

On this day in 1818, Illinois adopted its first state constitution. Every version since is a reminder of the evolving nature of our government through revision, debate, and civic engagement.


Monday, August 25, 2025
The Caucus Blog: House Republicans Push Relief for Working Families

As the price of everything in Illinois from groceries to utilities seems to be on the rise, a group of House Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to help working families…


Thursday, August 21, 2025
Southern Illinois Republican Legislators Participate in Annual Regional Chamber Legislative Summit

MARION, IL – On Thursday, Republican legislators representing Senate and Legislative districts in Southern Illinois joined with several local Chambers of Commerce for the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
The Caucus Blog Explores Ways to Save Money as Students Head Back to School

For many Illinois families, the excitement of a new school year comes with a challenge: managing the ever-high cost of back-to-school expenses. From tuition and activity fees to supplies and…


Friday, August 15, 2025
Windhorst: Pritzker’s Signature on Lawsuits Bill will Kill Jobs and Hurt Illinois Businesses

METROPOLIS, IL – House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued the following statement upon the Governor’s signing of SB 328, legislation that greatly expands the ability of…


Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Caucus Blog Celebrates the Illinois Air National Guard

Soaring over the prairies More than a century before the Massachusetts minutemen took up arms at Lexington and Concord, America had a tradition of citizen-soldiers who were prepared to defend…


Friday, August 8, 2025
Rep. Windhorst to Host Traveling Office Hours in Four Communities Next Week

METROPOLIS, IL – State Representative Patrick Windhorst will host traveling office hours in four communities in the 117th district next week. Rep. Windhorst or a member of his staff will…


Friday, August 8, 2025
Rep. Windhorst, Rep. Jacobs, Senator Fowler to Host FREE Senior Citizens Health Fair

MARION, IL – State Rep. Patrick Windhorst, State Rep. Paul Jacobs, and Senator Dale Fowler will host a free senior citizens health and wellness fair in Marion in mid-September. The…