How the Sausage is Made in Springfield
Most of us know the process of how a bill becomes a law. While that process directs the flow of bills that are filed, just how do thousands of policy ideas each year become bills in the first place? As of this writing, just under 3,000 Senate and House bills have been filed this year […]
State Grant Secured by Senator Andrew Chesney Helps Highland Community College Enhance Student Agriculture Program
As participation in Highland Community College’s (HCC) Agriculture program continues to grow, a grant secured by State Senator Andrew Chesney helps ensure students will have access to enhanced hands-on learning and field work. On Wednesday, August 7, Chesney joined HCC President Chris Kuberski, HCC Foundation Director Dan Dick, and other college representatives for the official […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Earns Perfect 100% on NFIB Scorecard for Small Business Support
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an organization that advocates for small businesses across the nation, has announced that Illinois State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has earned a perfect 100% on the 2023-3024 legislative scorecard. “Senator Chesney has earned an impressive 100% small-business voting record,” said NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley. “He consistently […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Unemployment Remains 3rd Highest in Nation as Governor Travels the Country Illinoisans continue to struggle to make ends meet as the rising cost of groceries and other daily necessities puts an ongoing strain on family budgets. But as the state’s unemployment rate remains the third highest in the nation, Governor JB Pritzker continues to travel […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Legislation Empowers Sheriffs in 9-1-1 Emergency Systems Legislation I supported that enables sheriffs to play a pivotal role in Illinois’ 9-1-1 emergency systems was recently signed into law. House Bill 5128 amends the Emergency Telephone System Act to explicitly recognize sheriffs as eligible members of local 9-1-1 boards, ensuring their insights and leadership contribute to […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
ComEd Works Around the Clock to Restore Power after July 15 storms The storms that ripped through Northern Illinois during the evening of July 15 produced at least 10 tornadoes and left almost half-a-million ComEd customers without power. However, I am happy to report that as of last Friday, power had been restored to 99% […]
Senator Andrew Chesney to Host Community Connections Meeting in Savanna on July 31
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is seeking input from residents of the 45th Senate District at a town hall-style meeting he is hosting in Savanna on Wednesday, July 31. The event will be co-hosted by Savanna Mayor Val Gunnarsson. “I have been hosting Community Connections meetings throughout my legislative district, and I am very much […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Offers Summer 2024 Legislative Survey
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is offering residents of the 45th Senate District an opportunity to weigh in on issues of importance through a new Summer 2024 Survey. The survey, which features multiple choice and open-ended questions, was recently mailed to households throughout the district, and a digital version is now also available. “It is […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Offers Spring Survey Now, more than ever, there are critical challenges that face our state. As the State Senator for the 45th District in Northwest Illinois, it is important to me that I gather input from my constituents on a regular basis. My Summer 2024 Survey was recently mailed to households across the […]
The Good Bills of 2024
My advocacy for the constituents of the 45th District is three-fold. It includes bills I file, bills I co-sponsor, support, and help get passed, and those I fight against. The column two weeks ago highlighted some of the more egregious bills I fought against this year. This week I would like to focus on some […]