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Monday, June 3, 2019
Rep. Windhorst Calls on Democratic Super-Majority to Remove Legislators’ Pay Increase from 2020 Budget

Metropolis… State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) is expressing opposition to a $1,600 pay increase for legislators that was included in the 2020 budget currently waiting on Governor Pritzker’s expected signature….


Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Windhorst Votes No on Gun Control Bill, Cites Unconstitutionality

Springfield….During a lengthy debate on the floor of the Illinois House, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) used his time to highlight his concerns with certain provisions of sweeping gun control…


Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Windhorst Joins House Republicans’ Firm Opposition to Abortion Expansion Legislation

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) expressed strong opposition to the passage of sweeping policy changes regarding abortion access following a lengthy House floor debate on Tuesday.  Windhorst and fellow Republicans…


Monday, May 27, 2019
Rep. Windhorst Keeps Pledge, Votes No on Progressive Tax

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has left no doubt since taking office as 118th district State Rep. in January 2019 that he opposes Illinois Democrats’ efforts to raise revenues through a…


Sunday, May 26, 2019
Windhorst Questions Process and Radical Policy Changes as Abortion Bill Advances

Springfield….State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) says he is disappointed by the process that lead to passage of a sweeping overhaul and expansion of abortion access bill late Sunday night.  Windhorst,…


Saturday, May 25, 2019
Windhorst Weekly May 25 2019

Dear Friend, Since taking office in January, I have used this newsletter to keep you up to date on the news from the State Capitol and beyond. A recurring theme,…


Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Rep. Windhorst Questions Constitutionality of Sweeping Gun Control Bill

Springfield….During a contentious hearing of the Illinois House Judiciary Criminal Law Committee on Tuesday morning, State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) used his time to skewer the House sponsor of SB…


Saturday, May 18, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – May 18 2019

Dear Friend, Last week I provided you with details related to the recent news that Illinois has taken in $1.5 billion more in tax revenues than was previously expected. I…


Friday, May 10, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – May 10, 2019

Dear Friend, This week, news broke that Illinois’ financial picture may be a shade better than we all had once thought. Reports from the Illinois Comptroller’s office revealed that Illinois…


Friday, May 3, 2019
Windhorst Weekly – May 3, 2019

Dear Friend, In this week’s edition of the Windhorst Weekly, I hope to provide you with a clear picture of the vast divide that exists between the vastly different philosophies…