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Monday, February 27, 2023
Breaking Down the Status of Firearms Ban Lawsuits

The Center for Illinois Politics breaks down Democrats’ firearms ban and the legal cases against it. Check out the analysis at the link below! https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/articles/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-from-temporary-restraining-orders-to-multiple-cases-we-break-it-down


Thursday, February 16, 2023
Windhorst Weekly – February 16, 2023

It’s been a very busy week in Springfield. This week’s edition of the Windhorst Weekly features my reaction to Governor Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address delivered…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Windhorst: Governor’s Spending Plan may Lead to Broken Promises

SPRINGFIELD – Following Governor Pritzker’s combined State of the State and Budget Address on Wednesday, State Representative and House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says he is concerned the Governor’s…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Windhorst to Lead House Republican Public Safety Working Group

MCCOMBIE UNVEILS HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES and WORKING GROUP LEADERSHIP SPRINGFIELD — House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) was joined by several members of the House Republican caucus today in…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
National Pizza Day

Happy National Pizza Day!


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Announces Updated Office Contact Information

HARRISBURG – 117th District State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) was sworn in for a 3rd term earlier this year on January 11, 2023. Since that time, Rep. Windhorst was appointed…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Happy Birthday President Ronald Reagan!

Happy Birthday to the Great Communicator! Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on this day in the great state of Illinois. President Reagan was a transcendent figure that changed the United…


Thursday, February 2, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Named to Key House Committees

METROPOLIS – State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) announced this week his appointment to several key Illinois House of Representative Committees. In addition to his duties as the House Republican Floor…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Rep. Windhorst Joins Effort to Repeal Firearm Ban

SPRINGFIELD – House Republican Floor Leader and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has added his name to a legislative effort to repeal the recently signed firearms ban. Windhorst says the…


Friday, January 20, 2023
Windhorst: Effingham Judge Halts Firearms Ban, Further Legal Action Expected

METROPOLIS – House Republican Floor Leader and 117th District State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) issued a statement agreeing with an Effingham County judge’s decision on Friday afternoon that temporarily halts the…