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While Illinois families worry about energy bills, childcare costs, and property taxes, Governor Pritzker is celebrating a $1.4 million blackjack win in Vegas. The governor’s priorities are out of touch. Illinois needs leadership that puts taxpayers first, not casino chips.

Washington Democrats didn’t just shut down the government — they turned their backs on American families. They walked away from a bipartisan plan and left our country in chaos. Service members who defend our freedom could now go without pay. Seniors who count on their benefits could be left waiting. Parents could lose the food and childcare assistance they need to get by. Small businesses could be forced into uncertainty. Democrats chose politics over people, and hardworking families will pay the price.

With only hours to go on the final day of session, Illinois Democrats just dropped a sweeping statewide delivery tax on nearly everything Illinoisans order to our doors. From clothing, to household items to Friday night pizza, if this passes, Illinois families will begin paying $1.50 PER order. In today’s world, delivery isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity and the delivery tax punishes people for staying home — $1.50 at a time. - Running low on diapers ? That’s a tax. - Can’t get to the store after work? That’s a tax. - Dinner for kids? That's a tax. And the list goes on. This delivery tax is regressive and hits working families, seniors, people who simply can’t afford a car and those on fixed incomes the hardest because a meal from down the street will be taxed at the exact same amount as large bulk deliveries or luxury items. Please reply how this could affect you.

We are united against an out of control budget that offers no relief for families, just more taxes.

Today, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi asking for federal guidance to ensure fairness in girls’ and women’s sports in Illinois. Conflicting directives from the federal government and the Illinois Attorney General have created confusion for schools and athletic organizations across the state. The caucus is calling for clarity on how to uphold Title IX and comply with recent federal actions that reaffirm the importance of protecting single-sex athletics. View the full letter below. #ILSenGOP #ProtectGirlsSports #TitleIX #Fairness

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Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (41st–Downers Grove), alongside State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) and State Senator Darby Hills (26th–Barrington Hills), today unveiled their legislative package to make childcare more affordable for Illinois families and businesses. “Investing in childcare is investing in Illinois families and businesses,” said Curran. “Our legislative package is a holistic approach that empowers families, businesses and the state to work together to provide both immediate relief and long-term structural improvements to childcare in Illinois.” According to Capitol News Illinois, the state has lost nearly 4,300 licensed childcare providers—approximately 33 percent—over the past decade. In response, Curran has filed Senate Bill 1120 to help reduce staffing shortages and red tape for providers in childcare deserts and provide financial relief to working families struggling to afford the high cost of care. The legislation establishes the Child Care Providers Working in Child Care Deserts Student Loan Forgiveness Act, creating a loan forgiveness program for childcare providers working in underserved areas. The program would offer up to $4,000 per year for undergraduate degrees and $8,000 per year for graduate degrees, for up to two years. Additional provisions in the bill include: Extending daycare license renewals from three to four years; Requiring free online training for childcare providers by July 1, 2026; and Raising income eligibility for childcare assistance to 250% of the federal poverty level starting in fiscal year 2026. Nearly 60 percent of Illinoisans live in a childcare desert, and that percentage rises to 70 percent in rural areas, where working families are often forced to travel long distances for care. Senate Bill 1121, co-sponsored by Harriss, would modernize licensing rules specifically for childcare deserts. The legislation allows the state to reduce unnecessary red tape, streamline the approval process, and adjust licensing requirements to better reflect local need and workforce conditions. “Just like roads and bridges, childcare is infrastructure--it keeps our communities connected, our economy moving, and our families supported,” said Sen. Harriss. “It’s time we treat it that way.” Hills introduced Senate Bill 2382, which would create an income tax credit for taxpayers who make qualified donations of real property to employers for the purpose of onsite childcare facilities. The tax credit would equal the fair market value of the donated property, as determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue. “This doesn’t just address a regional issue it’s a statewide crisis affecting families of every income level and background,” said Hills. “Too many parents—especially moms—are being forced to choose between their careers and their kids.” Hills emphasized that nearly 3.9 million suburban Illinois residents currently live in a childcare desert. She also filed Senate Bill 2277, which would increase the income tax credit for businesses that provide childcare services to their employees—offering an additional incentive for employers to invest in this essential support for working families. A childcare desert is defined as an area with a significant shortage of licensed childcare availability. Specifically, it refers to a census tract with more than 50 children under age five and either no childcare providers or so few that three or more children compete for every available licensed childcare slot.

Too many predators get plea deals. Andrew’s Law changes that. Inspired by Michelle Peterson’s fight for justice after her son was groomed by a trusted adult, this legislation ensures real consequences for those who harm kids. #AndrewsLaw #ProtectKids #NoPleaDeals @michellepete77 @jedforfreedom

More nuclear power means lower energy costs, fewer disruptions, and a more reliable grid for Illinois families. #ILSenGOP #nuclearenergy

Senate Republicans Push to Strengthen Illinois’ Nuclear Energy Future Three Senators are sounding the alarm about the condition of the state’s power supply and the need for increased generation. In a Capitol press conference on Thursday, State Senators Sue Rezin (R-Morris), Sally Turner (R-Beason), and Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) highlighted the issues facing Illinois’ power grid and the role that new nuclear developments should play in shoring up power supplies and keeping costs down for families and businesses. The lawmakers highlighted Senate Bill 1527, which repeals the state’s moratorium on building new nuclear reactors, and Senate Bill 94, which ensures that data centers owned by foreign adversaries do not put additional strain on Illinois’ already overburdened power grid by banning them unless they can provide their own source of energy. With increasing energy demands from data centers, AI-driven technology, and manufacturing, the Senators stressed that Illinois must take proactive steps to protect energy reliability and affordability. “Illinois has long been a leader in nuclear power, but we are at a critical point on the path of our state’s energy future,” said Senator Sue Rezin. “With skyrocketing energy demand and our grids already under pressure, we must act now to expand our energy capacity. More nuclear power means lower long-term energy costs for families and businesses, a more reliable grid, and thousands of good-paying jobs. Our state cannot afford to do nothing and allow ourselves to fall behind.” Senator Turner pointed to the importance of nuclear facilities like Clinton’s plant in her district, which provides both energy and economic stability to local communities. “My district is home to the Clinton nuclear plant, a vital part of our local economy and a key source of reliable energy for our state,” said Senator Sally Turner. “Illinois has been slow to embrace new nuclear development, and we need to change that. If we want to remain competitive, we must invest in the next generation of nuclear power. Additionally, as someone who has filed their own legislation concerning foreign adversaries buying up farmland, I believe Senator Rezin’s data center bill is a necessity. We need to prioritize our own state’s citizens' energy needs.” Senator Bryant, the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, stressed the need for action to prevent future energy shortages and economic disruptions. “Manufacturing is the largest contributor to Illinois’ GDP, supporting nearly a third of all jobs in our state,” said Senator Terri Bryant. “These businesses need reliable baseload energy, and nuclear is one of, if not the best, source we have to provide that stability. Experts are warning that Illinois is on a path to significant energy shortfalls in the coming years. Without new investments in baseload generation like nuclear, we risk higher energy costs, potential blackouts, and lost economic opportunities.” The Senators are calling on the General Assembly to act swiftly on these bills to address Illinois’ growing energy needs and ensure the state remains a leader in nuclear innovation.

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Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode trib.al/z53PRiD

'Tough on fentanyl' bills introduced by IL Senate Republicans wandtv.com/news/statehous…

COGFA Report Shows Governor’s Proposed Budget More than $1B Out of Balance Full Story: ilsenategop.org/2025/03/04/cog…

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This graph shows the results of Gov. Pritzker’s invited migrant crisis. As Illinois families continue to leave for more opportunity in other states, non-citizens continue to flock to Illinois to take advantage of Gov. Pritzker’s non-citizen welfare programs.

Illinois Probed Over $1.6 Billion Health-Care Scheme for Illegal Migrants newsweek.com/illinois-probe…

🚨 New investigation finds the State of Illinois is providing free taxpayer funded healthcare for illegals, costing taxpayers millions “Governor JB Pritzker is defending the program” “Accusations tonight against an Illinois program that provides healthcare for undocumented migrants, the Illinois Auditor General finding that thousands of people enrolled in the program were not eligible.” “This program costs taxpayers of Illinois millions upon millions of dollars in dollars that were never should have been spent on people ineligible.”