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Caulkins: 'The decision to vaccinate children for COVID-19 should be a decision made by parents'

By Zachary Richter | Nov 3, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks that it should be the parents who decide whether they want to vaccinate their children or not.

Rose shares post demanding support for law enforcement: 'This speaks for itself'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 19, 2022

In an Oct. 12 Facebook post, Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Decatur) shared an individual's post about police officers being shot and questioning Gov. J.B. Pritzker's dedication to keeping police officers safe.

Decatur school board hears of video project, kids being deputized and an anniversary

By Zachary Richter | Oct 18, 2022

At the Sept. 27 meeting of the Decatur Public Schools #61 Board of Education, the board heard about a video project, a law enforcement program and a special anniversary for the football team.

Caulkins: 'Proud to endorse the BEST candidate for the 13th, Regan Deering'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 18, 2022

In an Oct. 7 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) endorsed Regan Deering to represent the 13th District.

Caulkins: 'This is a great opportunity to learn what Amendment 1 is all about'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 23, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins gave the citizens an opportunity to learn about the 1st Amendment through a Facebook live.

Caulkins: 'Today we remember our soldiers who have been held as prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 21, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins thanked the soldiers of the nation on National POW MIA Day.

Caulkins: 'I am proud to be endorsed by NFIB Illinois. Small business is the heartbeat of our economy'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 7, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins believes that the heartbeat of the Illinois economy is its small businesses.

Caulkins: 'It is a great honor to receive an endorsement from the Sheriffs of Illinois'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 30, 2022

In an Aug. 25 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) announced a new endorsement.

Halbrook: 'Get informed! Click the link to read this week's newsletter'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 30, 2022

In an Aug. 21 Facebook post, Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) directed his constituents to his newsletter.

Caulkins on CEJA: 'There's no accountability - this is strictly some kind of a handout welfare program'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 20, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) recently expressed his disappointed with the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) for allowing private companies to use eminent domain to run electric lines across Illinois farmlands.

Caulkins: 'This sex-ed curriculum is despicable and has no place in our classrooms'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 28, 2022

In a July 24 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) took aim at J.B. Pritzker regarding the sex education bill passed in August 2021.

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Caulkins: 'What a historic day for the state of Illinois!'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 14, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins recently congratulated Justice Lisa Holder White on making history.

Halbrook: 'Lightfoot and her economic development team are trying to use abortion politics to their full advantage'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 7, 2022

In a July 2 Facebook post, Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) accused Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot of using the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion to the city's advantage.

Caulkins: 'Last night was a huge night for the conservatives across our state!'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 6, 2022

Rep. Dan Caulkins speaks out on what a huge success the election results night was.

Halbrook: 'I’ve often stated the “Illinois is the greatest economic development tool'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 18, 2022

Rep. Brad Halbrook spoke about Illinois being the greatest economic development tool with respect to Caterpillar’s move being in the strategic interest of the company.

Turner: 'Our rural health centers across the state have struggled to maintain adequate staff'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 13, 2022

In a June 9 press release, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) announced she had been honored by health advocates for her work in promoting a bill to give incentives for doctors to practice in rural areas.

Turner on Illinois America 250 Commission: 'Our great country has a deep and beautiful history to highlight'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 6, 2022

In a June 1 news release, Sen. Doris Turner (D-Decatur) announced the creation of The Illinois America 250 Commission, a state panel to plan the celebration of the nation's 250th birthday.

Caulkins: 'We are facing an immediate manmade crisis as politicians destroy Illinois' robust energy market'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 3, 2022

In a May 27 news release, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) blasted Gov. Pritzker and Democratic lawmakers for the energy crisis.

Caulkins makes plea to Pritzker administration: 'We've got a serious problem. Let's get busy fixing it'

By Zachary Richter | May 29, 2022

During a May 26 news conference, Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) said that our electric bills will rise and that needs to be fixed.

Halbrook: Illinois has 'dramatically' failed 'to transition to alternative energy'

By Zachary Richter | May 28, 2022

Halbrook has stated that it is not clear how the electricity needs of Illinois will be fully met.

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