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Miller on Biden’s hasty exit from Afghanistan: ‘We will never forget’

By West Central Reporter Report | Aug 17, 2023

On the second anniversary of the Biden administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., voiced criticism of the move, citing the loss of 13 service members, the release of thousands of prisoners and the abandonment of billions in military equipment to the Taliban.

Weaver: 'Our billionaire governor’s rejection of clean-energy cost relief is a clear demonstration he is out of touch with hardworking Illinois families'

By West Central Reporter Report | Aug 17, 2023

Rep. Travis Weaver reacted to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's veto of Senate Bill 76 in an Aug. 14 Facebook post. That bill would have allowed the construction of a new nuclear power plant and for issuance of certificates of necessity for these projects.

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Davidsmeyer: 'Decades of corruption by the majority party has finally come to a head as the trials of Madigan’s many associates move forward'

By West Central Reporter Report | Aug 11, 2023

Jury selection in the perjury case involving Tim Mapers, former chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, began on Aug. 7. That same day, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer issued a statement.

Weaver: 'Ameren's Transmission branch will be hosting several open houses next week to discuss a new line that will run through a portion of the 93rd District'

By West Central Reporter Report | Aug 7, 2023

A new transmission line will run through part of the 93rd House District. Illinois state Rep. Travis Weaver told his constituents about the open houses to discuss that line, in an Aug. 3 Facebook post.

Schulyer County State’s Attorney Laegeler: ‘I along with local law enforcement will work tirelessly and diligently to keep our citizens safe in view of this new law’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 20, 2023

Schuyler County State's Attorney Chuck Laegeler is disappointed in the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

Weaver: 'I am very disappointed to see that No Cash Bail has been upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 19, 2023

After plenty of fanfare and turmoil, a long-awaited decision by The Illinois State Supreme Court came out on July 18 that says ending cash bail, part of the SAFE-T Act touted by Democrats and opposed widely by Republicans, is constitutional. State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) reacted on his website, voicing his opposition due to his opinion that it will increase crime and make neighborhoods less safe.

Illinois' Anderson: Newly passed law 'a good first step' in recruiting, retaining EMTs and volunteer firefighters

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 17, 2023

In a June 30 Facebook post, Illinois state Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) shared an update on bills he has sponsored that were successful in becoming law.

Anderson: 'Cool to see FarmWeekNow highlighting Fulton County’s Hilltop Honey Co. and all they do for the area as a part of #NationalPollinatorWeek'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 2, 2023

In a June 22 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson drew attention to a Fulton County company's efforts to harvest honey.

Anderson: 'Congratulations Cooper Nelson from Canton and the 56th District on your Illinois Association FFA state officer title!'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jul 1, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Aledo, congratulated a Canton youth for earning a spot among Illinois Future Farmers of America (FFA) state officers.

Davidsmeyer: ‘I’m holding another photo contest’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jun 23, 2023

State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is asking for help in decorating his office at the capitol building in Springfield.

Weaver: 'A huge thank you to all who joined Sen. Neil Anderson and me at our first Lemonade & Legislation'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jun 13, 2023

In a June 8 Facebook post, Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Pekin) thanked his constituents who attended the Lemonade & Legislation event at Kewanee Public Library.

Rep. Hammond votes to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

By West Central Reporter Report | Jun 12, 2023

Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”

Rep. Mary Miller accuses Acting Secretary of Labor Su of being the 'architect' of the vax mandate'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jun 8, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Mary Miller (R-15) is leading a charge against accepting Julie Su as the new Department of Labor Secretary because of her actions in trying to enact a COVID vaccine mandate.

Illinois' Weaver on death of police officer: 'I'm heartbroken...we thank him for his incredible service to Pekin and the community'

By West Central Reporter Report | Jun 7, 2023

In a May 19 Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) reacted to the unexpected death of a Pekin police officer.

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McClure: ‘Trooper Hanneken dedicated his life to serving his community and his state’

By West Central Reporter Report | Jun 6, 2023

State Rep. Steve McClure recently announced the dedication of a section of Route 121 to honor Trooper Todd Hanneken.

'We are no longer having an open discussion on major issues': Davidsmeyer calls out Democrats over budget failure

By West Central Reporter Report | May 24, 2023

In a May 19 social media post, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Jacksonville, targeted Democrats, who despite having a supermajority could not get a budget done before a deadline they set for themselves.

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Davidsmeyer: ‘Government by the dark of night cannot continue to happen in the Illinois General Assembly’

By West Central Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly will be heading into an extended session May 24-26 after not meeting a budget deadline of May 20.

Hammond: ‘We have attempted numerous meetings with the House Democratic budgeteer’

By West Central Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

State Rep. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) said the GOP is being left out of the budgeting process.

Davidsmeyer: 'As the government forces EV and battery storage as a 'clean' alternative to fossil fuels, I have long had concerns'

By West Central Reporter Report | May 20, 2023

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer said in a May 14 Facebook post that the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has raised concerns about the industry's environmental impact and the ability to meet increasing demand.

Rep. Davidsmeyer: 'Mourning the loss and celebrating the lives of those law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty in 2022.'

By West Central Reporter Report | May 14, 2023

Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer took to Facebook to publicize his involvement in the 2023 Illinois Police Memorial Event on May 5.

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