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Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Weber Recognizes Local USS Horne Veterans

Speaking on the Floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Rep. Tom Weber recognized local veterans who served on the USS Horne and thanked them for their service.


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Weber Files Legislation to Ensure Traffickers Can’t be Foster Parents

State Representative Tom Weber has filed legislation, House Bill 4095, to ensure that under no circumstances can anyone previously convicted of human trafficking or sex trafficking be allowed to serve…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Weber Applauds Launch of Blue Collar Jobs Act Tax Credit

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is applauding the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit application for eligible companies. BCJA is a bipartisan legislative package, co-sponsored by…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Weber Expresses Support for Dockers Owner

Following the tragic shooting at Dockers in Fox Lake, State Representative Tom Weber, whose district office sits down the street from Dockers, expressed his shock and support for the recovery…


Tuesday, May 16, 2023
FY23 Revenue Numbers Revised Sharply Downward

The revision came in the monthly report that is required by law to be presented by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) to the Legislative Budget Oversight Commission….


Monday, May 15, 2023
Republicans Push Back On Ballooning Costs of Free Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants, Democrats Shut Republicans Out of Budget Talks

The Medicaid-style health benefits program for undocumented immigrants now costs $1.1 billion, which is $880 million more than had been previously projected by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family…


Friday, May 12, 2023
Rep. Weber Calls for Preservation of Youth Scholarship Program

Speaking on the House floor, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) called for the preservation of the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program that allows low-income families to obtain…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Weber Questions Narrow Approach to Address Public Safety

Speaking during a committee hearing on another piece of knee-jerk reaction legislation, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) questioned why the legislation only targets firearms but advertisements for other products,…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
On Fentanyl Awareness Day, Rep. Weber Calls for Action

On Fentanyl Awareness Day, State Rep. Tom Weber calls for action to address the traffickers and drug dealers bringing this deadly drug to our streets.


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Weber, Legislators Honor Fallen Illinois Firefighters

This morning we stood with first responders at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to remember the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives…