Senator Andrew Chesney Reacts to Governor Pritzker’s Decision to Help Texas Democrats Shirk Mapmaking Responsibilities
As Texas Democrats flee their state to avoid redistricting duties and take refuge in Illinois, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is drawing attention to the complete hypocrisy being displayed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker: “JB Pritzker blatantly lied to the people of Illinois when he campaigned on a promise to veto gerrymandered maps, then […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney: Out and About in the 45th District Last week I spent a lot of time visiting with constituent groups and discussing issues important to those living in Northwest Illinois. These conversations are vital, as they help me understand the priorities and challenges of the people I represent in Springfield. In the photo above, I’m […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Faces Costly SNAP Penalties, Senate Republicans Call for Transparency Republican lawmakers are calling for increased transparency after recent reports have emerged showing Illinois could owe the federal government over $700 million annually due to high error rates in its administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Signing of Anti-Gun Rights Bills
On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law two new bills that further erode Second Amendment rights in the State of Illinois. Upon learning of the signing of Senate Bill 8 and House Bill 1373, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) issued the following statement: “These two bills chip away at personal responsibility and constitutional freedoms […]
Illinois’ New Delivery Tax Proposal is a Chicago Bailout in Disguise
When Democrat politicians in Springfield talk about “reform,” taxpayers should brace for impact, because, more often than not, “reform” means more tax hikes. Their latest scheme? A $1.50 Delivery Tax, or what many have called the “Amazon Tax,” on nearly every package or food order delivered to your door. Legislative Democrats are calling it a […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Senator Chesney Files Resolution Urging Pritzker to Opt-In to Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program Back in 2023, I was a vocal advocate for the continuation and expansion of the Illinois Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program. The program was a lifeline for tens of thousands of Illinois families that were seeking a better […]
Senator Andrew Chesney Urges Governor Pritzker to Opt-In to Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program through SR 383
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is calling on Governor JB Pritzker to stop playing politics with children’s futures and immediately opt Illinois into the new federal school choice tax credit scholarship program included in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” His call to action was filed in Springfield this week as Senate Resolution 383. This […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Brings in Record-High Revenue and STILL Hikes Taxes in New Budget Democrat lawmakers approved another record-high budget this year, even after the state collected the highest amount of revenue in Illinois history last year (a record $54 billion in tax revenue). The new spending plan includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes and […]
Tax Credit Scholarship Program Gets a Second Chance; Will Pritzker Say Yes?
Not too long ago, Illinois had an incredibly successful tax credit school scholarship program that empowered low-and middle-income families to choose the best education for their children. “Invest in Kids” allowed donors to receive state tax credits for contributions made to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) that provided scholarships to help students attend private schools. It was […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Democrats Pile On New Taxes at Start of New Fiscal Year The new fiscal year for the State of Illinois began on July 1, and with it came a new slew of tax hikes courtesy of Statehouse Democrats. Here are just a few things that are now a little more expensive thanks to bills passed […]