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Griffith upbeat after loss to Hammond in GOP race

By Justin Stoltzfus | Mar 22, 2018

When first-time candidate Joshua Griffith, a production and marketing manager at Locke’s Roofing & Siding in Galesburg, first entered the Republican race to unseat Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) in the 93rd District, he was inspired by the idea that it is time for change.

Griffith stresses transparency in wake of campaign donation to lawmaker tied to harassment complaint

By Justin Stoltzfus | Mar 7, 2018

Some politicians and residents are up in arms about a campaign donation of just over $55,000 made by the Democratic Victory Fund to Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) who is running for re-election after weathering an ethics complaint.

Ad for Griffith focuses on Hammond role in tax hike

By Justin Stoltzfus | Feb 14, 2018

A new ad for Joshua Griffith, who is running in the GOP primary in the 93rd House District, takes aim at his opponent, Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), and her involvement in budget discussions last year.

Griffith says Rauner should debate Ives

By Justin Stoltzfus | Feb 6, 2018

In the governor's race, Bruce Rauner has the power of the incumbent behind him, but he also as detractors who could end up throwing support behind his GOP primary challenger, Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

Short spring legislative session not helping solve state's problems, Griffith says

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jan 26, 2018

Joshua Griffith, an Abingdon Republican running against Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) in the GOP primary in the 93rd House District, is taking aim at practices he sees as negatively impacting residents.

Griffith faults Hammond for failing to fix problem of rising taxes

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jan 25, 2018

Joshua Griffith has been outspoken about problems related to high property taxes that he says have had an adverse effect on Illinois residents and businesses, and he lays much of the blame on Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb).

Griffith criticizes Rauner, Democrats for backing 'sanctuary state' bill

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jan 17, 2018

Joshua Griffith of Abingdon recently weighed in on the "sanctuary state" issue, which has led to controversy and legal wrangling that he feels is counterproductive.

93rd House District candidate Griffith calls for more transparency in Springfield

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jan 6, 2018

Joshua Griffith, who is challenging Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) for a seat in the 93rd District, spoke out earlier this month about a lack of transparency and other issues related to how Illinois politics works.

Griffith touring 93rd House District in bid to unseat Hammond

By Justin Stoltzfus | Jan 3, 2018

Joshua Griffith wasted little time in launching a kickoff tour after the Abingdon Republican filed petitions to run in the 93rd House District for the seat held by Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb).

Griffith on Berrios

By Justin Stoltzfus | Dec 2, 2017

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Hammond challenger seeking office to reform Illinois' government

By Justin Stoltzfus | Dec 2, 2017

Joshua Griffith, a candidate for Illinois' 93rd state House District, recently spoke out about efforts to penalize local leaders for trying to enact right to work zones in their municipalities.

On Facebook, Griffith criticizes time taken to fill empty legislative inspector general position

By Justin Stoltzfus | Nov 30, 2017

Joshua Griffith, candidate for Illinois state representative of the 93rd District, is questioning why it has taken more than 1,000 days to appoint a legislative inspector general when the state has received dozens of complaints to that office in the interim.