Illinois residents can now apply for the new K-9 Memorial License Plate, supporting a first-of-its-kind program to help cover veterinary expenses for retired police dogs across the state. The specialty…

Responding to the Governor’s Budget Proposal Last week, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his combined 2026 State of the State and Budget Address to the Illinois General Assembly. As I was listening to…

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber called on the Governor to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program for K-12…

Reflecting on the Governor’s 2026 State of the State Address, State Representative Tom Weber again called for action to address public safety problems. Weber has been an outspoken critic of…

State Representative Tom Weber responds to Governor Pritzker’s 2026 State of the State Budget Address.

The combined Illinois Budget and State of the State Address will take place in Springfield on Wednesday, February 18, at noon.  To watch the address live – Click Here.

With the 2026 tax season upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have both announced they began accepting and processing 2025 tax returns beginning on Monday, January…

Democratic State Representative Laura Faver Dias has filed a bill to bring back the Democrats’ proposed bag tax, but the legislation applies to more than just single-use carryout plastic bags….

This week, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it is advancing Phases 3 and 4 of CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), bringing 16 additional license types…

From the Caucus Blog: When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate…