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’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’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 […]
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 […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Governor Pritzker Announces Intent to Seek Third Term Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced that he intends to run for a third term in office. Illinois does not place term limits on governors, and Pritzker will be the first to pursue a third term since the 1980s. First elected in 2018, Pritzker has served as […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Files Law Suit Challenging Constitutionality of Budget Adoption Process Late at night on May 31, the Democrat Majority in Illinois rammed through the budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1, 2025. They relied on a dishonest process that lacked transparency and all but eliminated the opportunity for lawmakers to fully read, […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Chesney Travels to Washington, D.C. for Pritzker Testimony on Sanctuary State Policies I was part of a small group of conservative Illinois lawmakers who traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to watch Governor J.B. Pritzker try to defend Illinois’ sanctuary state policies, and the billions of dollars his policies have cost this state’s taxpayers. While […]
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Naperville Track Meet Controversy Underscores Importance of Title IX At a recent junior high girls track meet in Naperville, a biological male competed and won the 100- and 400-meter races. The races were not even close, bringing the debate over fairness in girls’ sports back to the headlines. The controversy led to a packed school […]
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Illinois Gun Owners Send a Clear Message: Don’t Tread on Our Rights Last week, Illinoisans marched on the State Capitol for Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD), standing up for the constitutional rights guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Organized by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA), IGOLD has become one of the leading 2nd […]