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Friday, May 26, 2023
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Releases Statement on the Proposed FY24 State Budget

The House is expected to take up the budget tonight after midnight. This afternoon, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie held a press conference to talk about what to expect and…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Windhorst Blasts Legislation Forcing All Constitutional Lawsuits to be Filed in Sangamon or Cook County

SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst expressed strong opposition to legislation that would prevent Illinois citizens from filing lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of laws or executive orders issued by…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Joins WXAN for Session Preview Interview

I was happy to join Will Stephens on WXAN yesterday for an in depth interview on several topics including the exploding cost of undocumented immigrant health care, the definite need…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Previews End of Session on WJPF Radio Interview

Illinois State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) joined The WJPF Morning Newswatch today to preview what he expects will happen during next few days of legislative session as budget negotiations continue…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Governor’s Hometown Awards

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards. https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/serve-illinois-accepting-applications-for-governors-hometown-awards/


Monday, May 22, 2023
Windhorst Weekly – End of Session Update

Dear Friend, This past Friday night was the scheduled adjournment of the Illinois House and Senate. Democrats currently have supermajorities in both chambers of the General Assembly, yet they have…


Monday, May 22, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Thanks First Responders on National EMS Week

Thank you to the EMS workers across the state who save lives and help people through their most critical moments. Happy EMS Week and thank you for all that you…


Saturday, May 20, 2023
HOUSE GOP LEADER GIVES BUDGET UPDATE

SPRINGFIELD….On the last scheduled day of legislative session in the Illinois House, and no news of a potential state budget agreement in sight, Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following…


Saturday, May 20, 2023
World Bee Day

For centuries bees have benefited people, plants and the environment. Learn more about the importance of bees this World Bee Day at https://www.fao.org/resources/digital-reports/bees


Saturday, May 20, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Thanks Service Members on Armed Forces Day

Thank you to our United States military and all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces!