State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Ill.)
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Governor signs largest budget in Illinois history amid partisan divide
The Governor signed a $53.1 billion budget this morning, marking the largest spending plan in Illinois history. The budget was passed without Republican support and during late-night sessions.
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Illinois Secretary of State alerts residents to data breach
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is alerting Illinois residents about a recent data breach that impacted the agency. Read more here for details.
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Illinois report reveals low proficiency in reading and math among students
According to the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2023 report card for Illinois schools, only 35% of Illinois students read at grade level and just 27% are proficient in math. Click here to read more.
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Rep. Caulkins criticizes FY 25 budget over tax hikes and spending priorities
State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) issued a statement following the passage of the budget for FY 25, which begins on July 1, 2024.
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Illinois House reconvenes to discuss state budget and pending bills
The Illinois House of Representatives reconvened in Springfield today to address the state budget and several pending bills. The session was scheduled to begin at noon, with expectations to extend into the evening.
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State Representative Caulkins proposes two-year freeze on Illinois gas tax
State Representative Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) held a press conference on Wednesday in Springfield, IL, to discuss halting the cost of living increase on motor fuel for two years. Since Fiscal Year 2019, the gas tax has more than doubled, increasing from $0.19 to $0.454 per gallon. On July 1, 2024, the beginning of FY 25, the gas tax is set to increase again.
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Progressive protesters lose ground in Illinois General Assembly
After a series of assertive attempts to influence legislative change, progressive protesters are reportedly losing traction in the Illinois General Assembly. This information comes from a recent post on the Caucus Blog.
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Caulkins: ‘Illinois Democrats are not your friend’
In the wake of an Illinois state appeals court’s ruling that permits employee termination for COVID-19 vaccine refusal, State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has criticized the decision as an abuse of the legislative process and decried alleged corruption within the court system, highlighting that many public figures who have been vaccinated have still contracted the virus.
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Caulkins on cashless bail ruling: ‘I think this is a political decision clearly not in the best interest of the people’
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) strongly opposes the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision in Illinois to allow no cash bail.
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Caulkins: ‘We think there should be an easy way to consolidate school district administrations’
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Macon) is one of a group of lawmakers seeking to do away with some of the state's units of local government.
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Caulkins on legislator pay raises: ‘It will be the second one this year, Jan. 1st and now another on July 1st’
State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) is questioning the Illinois General Assembly’s motion to give its members a second pay raise for 2023 bringing legislator salaries to just under $90,000 per year.
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Caulkins on new gun ban lawsuit: 'Judge Forbes grants temporary restraining order to the members of 'Law-Abiding Gun Owners of Macon County''
Rep. Dan Caulkins shared an update in a Feb. 8 Facebook post on his lawsuit on the state's new gun ban.
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Caulkins: 'We all should be able to enjoy the rights and the freedoms that are afforded us'
In a Feb. 4 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins spoke about his lawsuit challenging the state's automatic weapons ban.
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Caulkins: 'I have filed a lawsuit to protect your Second Amendment rights'
In a Jan. 27 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Caulkins shared that he filed a lawsuit against the new gun control law.
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Caulkins on medical records legislation: 'Bill will 'improve patient access to their own medical records'
Illinois state Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) has introduced legislation to ensure patients have access to accurate medical records.
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Caulkins: 'I will always support your Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. The fight is just getting started!'
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.
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Caulkins: ‘We have to get back to regular life. We can’t keep walking around with masks on all of the time’
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.
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Caulkins taking aim at HB 5855, urges constituents to speak out against proposal
State Rep. Dan Caulkins, R-Decatur, during a recent conversation with WGLT, discussed House Bill 5855, also known as the Protect Illinois Communities Act.
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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’
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’
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.