Illinois State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville)
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Davidsmeyer hosts pizza party for young readers at Greenfield Public Library
Rep. Davidsmeyer recently celebrated the achievements of young readers at Greenfield Public Library by hosting a pizza party for children who participated in the summer reading program. The event, held on Monday, August 19, was part of an initiative where Davidsmeyer provides a pizza party if at least ten children from a library read ten or more books during the summer.
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Winners selected for final round of 2024 photo contest
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) announced the winners of the third and final round of his photo contest for 2024. The top photographs were taken by Rebecca Kitson of Jerseyville and Lily Wilson of Winchester.
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Illinois School for the Visually Impaired hosts "breakfast in the dark" event
I had the opportunity to experience “breakfast in the dark” at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. That was a good experience to feel the difficulty of eating a meal without the gift of sight. Everything from pouring a drink to eating pancakes with syrup.
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Rep. Davidsmeyer updates Jacksonville Rotary on Springfield activities
Rep. Davidsmeyer provided a legislative update to the Jacksonville Rotary Club last week, discussing ongoing matters in Springfield. The Rotary Club of Jacksonville #3227 is committed to serving both the local community and the broader world through various service projects aimed at improving lives.
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Davidsmeyer recognized for support of agriculture at Pike-Scott Farm Bureau event
Davidsmeyer recognized for support of agriculture at Pike-Scott Farm Bureau event
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Davidsmeyer celebrates summer reading with pizza party at Jerseyville Public Library
Last week, a pizza party was held for summer readers at the Jerseyville Public Library. The event celebrated a group of children eager to learn more about the world and explore their interests through reading.
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Davidsmeyer provides legislative update to Leadership Council of SW Illinois
Last Friday, Representative Davidsmeyer joined members of the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois and colleagues from the House and Senate for a legislative update on the last session. The meeting aimed to discuss growth and opportunities in the region.
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State representatives discuss future impacts on Lincoln following prison relocation plan
On the “Have All Voted Who Wish” podcast, State Representative CD Davidsmeyer of Murrayville, co-chair of the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, and State Representative Bill Hauter of Morton, who represents the Lincoln area, discussed the potential impacts on the community following a significant state decision. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) announced in March their intention to tear down and rebuild two prisons in poor condition: Stateville Correctional Center for men in Crest Hill outside of Joliet, and Logan...
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Davidsmeyer celebrates summer readers at Carrollton Public Library
On July 31, 2024, Davidsmeyer celebrated summer readers at the Carrollton Public Library. The event aimed to encourage reading and continuous learning among children.
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Tiffany Blasa wins second round in State Rep. Davidsmeyer's photo contest
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) announced that Tiffany Blasa of Grafton is the winner of the second round of his photo contest. Ms. Blasa’s photograph captures a scene featuring an exhibition barn and familiar images located on the Jersey County Fairgrounds.
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Telephone town hall draws over 1,600 participants
A telephone town hall held on Tuesday evening attracted over 1,600 participants. The event included a legislative session update, live poll questions, and an opportunity for constituents to ask questions. A peak of 1,334 constituents joined the hour-long event simultaneously.
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Amanda Terry wins first round of C.D. Davidsmeyer's photo contest
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) announced Amanda Terry of Jerseyville as the winner of the first round of his 2024 photo contest. Constituents of all ages in the 100th District are invited to participate in the contest, which aims to capture the beauty and diversity of this west-central Illinois district. Selected photos will be displayed in Davidsmeyer's Capitol office in Springfield for visitors to appreciate and learn about the region's people, places, and daily life.
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Rep. Davidsmeyer invites entries for annual photo contest showcasing Illinois' 100th District
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is inviting constituents of all ages in the 100th District to participate in his photo contest aimed at capturing the beauty and diversity of this west-central Illinois district. Selected photos will be displayed in his Capitol office in Springfield for visitors to enjoy and learn about the region's people, places, and daily life.
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Davidsmeyer opposes FY 2025 Illinois budget citing tax hikes and increased spending
Springfield, IL – In the early hours of Wednesday morning, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) cast a dissenting vote against the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. Davidsmeyer criticized the $53.1 billion spending plan, which he claims was developed behind closed doors by supermajority Democrats and represents an increase of $2.6 billion over last year’s budget.
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Rep. Davidsmeyer discusses state budget and legislation on WMAY radio
On May 22, 2024, Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer appeared on WMAY radio as a guest of Patrick Pfingsten to discuss the General Assembly and current state affairs. Topics covered included the budget, tax increase proposals, and Davidsmeyer's legislation aimed at ending taxpayer-funded health insurance for illegal immigrants.
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Davidsmeyer Proposes Bill to End Healthcare Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
In the face of an estimated $775 million budget deficit, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) has proposed legislation to terminate Illinois' healthcare benefits program for undocumented immigrants. This comes in response to Governor JB Pritzker's call for over $1 billion in tax increases on Illinois families and businesses.
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Nine-year-old shines at Elks National Hoop Shoot Championship
State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer of the 100th District recently recognized nine-year-old free throw shooter Jacob Williams at the State Capitol for his impressive performance at the Elks Grand Lodge National Hoop Shoot Championship in Illinois. The young athlete, who is a student at Winchester Elementary School in rural Scott County and the son of Sean and Katie Williams, secured third place by making 22 out of 25 shots. He then broke a tie with two other competitors in a shoot-out, where he successfully made all five shots.
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Illinois House of Representatives Congratulates West-Central Boys Basketball State Champions
The Illinois House of Representatives recently passed House Resolution 677 to honor the West Central Co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] boys basketball team, known as the Cougars, for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2023-2024 Class 1A State Championship. The resolution recognizes the team's outstanding performance throughout the season.In a statement, the House Resolution highlighted, "The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the West Central Co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] boys basketball team, the Cougars, on winning the 2023-2024 Class 1A...
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Rep. Davidsmeyer Honors Jacksonville High J’ettes Dance Team for 2024 Championship!
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer welcomed the Jacksonville High School J’ettes Dance Team to the State Capitol on behalf of himself and State Rep. Randy Frese (99th District) and passed House Resolution 661 to Congratulate the J’ettes Dance Team on winning the 2024 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A Competitive Dance Championship.House Resolution 661, passed by the members of the Illinois House of Representatives, congratulated the Jacksonville High School dance team, the J’ettes, on winning the 2024 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 1A Competitive...
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Rep. Davidsmeyer Honors 2024 State Cheer Champions from Jacksonville Middle School!
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer celebrated the success of the Jacksonville Middle School Cheerleading Champions during their visit to the Illinois State Capitol this week. The team, led by Coach Emily Hudson, secured multiple prestigious titles in the 2024 cheerleading season.According to Rep. Davidsmeyer, "This is the third year in a row for the JMS Cheer Team to win the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Championship!" The team's remarkable achievement demonstrates their dedication and skill in the competitive cheerleading arena.In addition to their ICCA...