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Caulkins: Bill would ensure 'patient is notified in a timely manner anytime their medical records are changed'

By Macon Reporter Report | Feb 6, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) says his proposed bill's potential will increase the accuracy of patient medical records.

Caulkins: 'I have filed a lawsuit to protect your Second Amendment rights'

By Macon Reporter Report | Feb 5, 2023

In a Jan. 27 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins shared that he filed a lawsuit against the new gun control law.

Caulkins on medical records legislation: 'Bill will 'improve patient access to their own medical records'

By Macon Reporter Report | Feb 4, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has introduced legislation to ensure patients have access to accurate medical records.

Decatur Public Schools District 61 BOE recognizes recent student accomplishments

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 28, 2023

The Decatur Public Schools District 61 Board of Education recognized a number of students at its Jan. 10 meeting.

Rose: 'Amber - this is the least we could do to honor your husband's legacy'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 27, 2023

In a Jan. 12 Facebook post, Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Champaign) expressed gratitude that the legislature honored fallen Champaign police officer Chris Oberheim.

Holbrook: 'Do you believe President Biden should be investigated?'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 24, 2023

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) asked his constituents whether or not President Joe Biden should be investigated for his possession of classified documents in a Facebook post published on Sunday.

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Halbrook: 'At least 30 Illinois county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the newly-passed assault weapons ban'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 14, 2023

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) recently shared an news article on the newly passed assault weapons ban.

Caulkins: ‘This bill will require Illinois insurance plans to cover gender-affirming medication to be covered’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 12, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) highlighted a bill that passed the House that allows other medical providers other than doctors to perform abortions and provides for children to receive gender-affirming care and abortions without parental consent.

Caulkins: 'I will always support your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The fight is just getting started!'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 11, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) recently reaffirmed his support for the Second Amendment as Democratic lawmakers pushed a firearm ban through the house.

Caulkins: ‘We have to get back to regular life. We can’t keep walking around with masks on all of the time’

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 10, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is pushing back against masking at local schools after Decatur Public Schools suggested masking for all students, teachers and visitors.

Halbrook urges supporters to donate to legal defense fund to oppose HB 5855: ' Fight back against HB-5855'

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 3, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, State Rep. Brad Halbrook, R-Shelbyville, urged his supporters to donate to a legal defense fund to protect their 2A rights from House Bill 5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Caulkins taking aim at HB 5855, urges constituents to speak out against proposal

By Macon Reporter Report | Jan 1, 2023

State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, during a recent conversation with WGLT, discussed House Bill 5855, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Halbrook urges people to sign petition against gun control legislation that he calls unconstitutional: 'This legislation represents a direct attack on the Constitutional rights'

By Macon Reporter Report | Dec 23, 2022

Illinois Republican lawmakers have been speaking out against a house bill that they say is unconstitutional, and this includes Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville), who recently posted a petition to his newsletter.

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Caulkins: ‘Had we done the right thing two years ago and used federal COVID money to pay off the federal loan’

By Macon Reporter Report | Dec 6, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is criticizing the fiscal moves of the administration of Gov. J.B. Pritzker after taxpayers and employers are forced to pay more to the state’s unemployment fund.

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Caulkins: SAFE-T Act ‘changes do nothing to improve the overall effect of the Democrat pro-criminal bill’

By Macon Reporter Report | Dec 5, 2022

State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) said the attempt by Democrats to quell the concern of Illinois citizens over the much-maligned SAFE-T Act fell flat.

Decatur Jewelry & Pawn: Regulations would ‘basically shut down pawnshops throughout Illinois’

By Macon Reporter Report | Dec 2, 2022

The pawn shop industry says it is on the verge of being wiped out of existence by two bills limiting the earning potential of the stores.

Caulkins on flashlight contributions to Piatt County Sheriff's Office: 'I would like to thank First-Light USA for their generous donation'

By Macon Reporter Report | Nov 29, 2022

In a Thanksgiving Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thanked First-Light USA for a bulk donation of First Light T-Max LE flashlights to the Piatt County Sheriff's patrol division.

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Caulkins: Bill would ensure 'patient is notified in a timely manner anytime their medical records are changed'

Caulkins: 'I have filed a lawsuit to protect your Second Amendment rights'

Caulkins on medical records legislation: 'Bill will 'improve patient access to their own medical records'

Decatur Public Schools District 61 BOE recognizes recent student accomplishments

Rose: 'Amber - this is the least we could do to honor your husband's legacy'

Holbrook: 'Do you believe President Biden should be investigated?'

Halbrook: 'At least 30 Illinois county sheriffs are refusing to enforce the newly-passed assault weapons ban'

Caulkins: ‘This bill will require Illinois insurance plans to cover gender-affirming medication to be covered’

Caulkins: 'I will always support your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The fight is just getting started!'

Caulkins: ‘We have to get back to regular life. We can’t keep walking around with masks on all of the time’

Halbrook urges supporters to donate to legal defense fund to oppose HB 5855: ' Fight back against HB-5855'

Caulkins taking aim at HB 5855, urges constituents to speak out against proposal

Halbrook urges people to sign petition against gun control legislation that he calls unconstitutional: 'This legislation represents a direct attack on the Constitutional rights'

Caulkins: ‘Had we done the right thing two years ago and used federal COVID money to pay off the federal loan’

Caulkins: SAFE-T Act ‘changes do nothing to improve the overall effect of the Democrat pro-criminal bill’

Decatur Jewelry & Pawn: Regulations would ‘basically shut down pawnshops throughout Illinois’

Caulkins on flashlight contributions to Piatt County Sheriff's Office: 'I would like to thank First-Light USA for their generous donation'

Caulkins promotes 'beautiful and moving' Fallen Heroes Tree of Honor events

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