Murphysboro….On Thursday, just a few short days into his term as Governor, JB Pritzker signed legislation that will once again expand government bureaucracy while eroding 2nd Amendment rights for law-abiding…

Inauguration Week 2019 Dear Friend, This week marks the beginning of the 101st General Assembly in Springfield. On Wednesday, newly elected State Representatives and State Senators gathered in Springfield to…

Springfield….State Representative Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) took the oath of office on Wednesday, as she was sworn-in to a 4th term as 115th district State Representative. Bryant was re-elected in November…

Murphysboro…State Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) announced Wednesday that she has introduced a House Resolution calling for the condemnation of the decision by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to allow…

Dear Friend, Remembering Pearl Harbor and our 41st President George H.W. BushAlthough I rarely use this space to talk about personal issues, there are so many important and historical events…

Dear Friends, I am glad to be back talking to you about what’s going on in Springfield. After a long summer and a long election season, the Illinois House got…

Murphysboro…A bill to transfer ownership of the Hardin County Work Camp from the State of Illinois to Hardin County passed unanimously through both chambers of the legislature on the final…

Dear Friend, I had a great time and ran into many friends at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield this year. The State Fair in Springfield is always filled with…

Dear Friend, This week was another busy one spent traveling between Springfield and the 115th district. There was also news made on the legislative front this week and I have…

Dear Friend, Good Saturday morning to you! I am blessed to say that I spent time this week traveling throughout Southern Illinois meeting with friends and talking about big policy…