Senator Andrew Chesney to Serve on Key Committees that Oversee Legislation Impacting Farming & Agriculture
In Illinois, agriculture is a critical component of the state’s economy, with the industry providing over one million jobs for Illinois families. As bills begin moving through the 2023 legislative process in Springfield, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) will have a key voice on committees that will consider legislation that would impact this vital sector […]
The Phasing Out of Police Protections in Illinois
Over the last several years, there has been a gradual diminishment in the role law enforcement plays in keeping communities safe, and the system that administers justice to those convicted of crimes. This attack on our criminal justice system and the men and women whose job it is to apprehend criminals has been deliberately phased. […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Senate Republicans Stand Firm Against Progressive Tax Hike On January 25, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stood with his Senate Republican colleagues as they announced the filing of Senate Resolution 27, which calls on the Illinois Senate to reject any progressive income tax measure that is introduced in the 103rd General Assembly. In 2020, voters from […]
Senator Chesney Co-Sponsors Legislation Rejecting Progressive Income Tax
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) stood with his Senate Republican colleagues on Wednesday as they announced the filing of Senate Resolution 27, which calls on the Illinois Senate to reject any progressive income tax measure that is introduced in the 103rd General Assembly. “When voters from 101 of Illinois’ 102 counties soundly reject a constitutional amendment, […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Lawsuits Filed on New Gun Ban Law Several lawsuits have already been filed in response to Illinois’ new firearms ban, which passed the General Assembly during “lame-duck” session earlier this month and was quickly signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker. One of the lawsuits, filed by the Illinois State Rifle Association in federal court, […]
Senate Week in Review: January 9-13, 2023
Springfield, IL – Three different inauguration ceremonies highlight a new term and the beginning of the 103rd General Assembly for Senate and House Republicans. That follows the end of two weeks of “Lame Duck” session, where several controversial bills advanced. The legislation garnering the most headlines is likely the “assault” weapons ban that was signed into […]