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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Marks World MS Day

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Today, 2.8 million people around the world have MS. World MS…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Honors Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day 2023

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Windhorst – Democrat FY 24 Spending Plan Reflects Wrong Priorities

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) cast a no vote on an FY 24 Illinois budget early Saturday morning. Rep. Windhorst says the $50-plus billion…


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…