Political Gamesmanship is Alive and Well in Springfield
The General Assembly recently completed the 2023 Fall Veto Session, and there was no shortage of political gamesmanship on display. It is typical during veto
November 20, 2023
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Senator Andrew Chesney Denounces Pritzker Decision to Divert $160 Million in DHS Funds Toward Migrant Crisis
On Thursday, Governor Pritzker announced a decision to divert $160 million from the state’s Department of Human Services budget to programs that provide assistance to
November 17, 2023
Senator Andrew Chesney Joins Area Lawmakers for Public Safety Discussion with over 75 Law Enforcement Leaders
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) joined over 75 top-ranking law enforcement officials earlier this month for a discussion about public safety issues in Northwest Illinois.
November 15, 2023
Democrats refuse to act on Invest in Kids; Thousands to Lose Scholarships Mid-Year
Senate Republicans Push for Extension of Invest in Kids Act Democrats refused to take action during the fall Veto Session to extend the Invest in
November 13, 2023
Senator Chesney Seeks Input through Fall 2023 Survey
Senator Andrew Chesney has published a Fall 2023 Survey, to seek input from his constituents as he finalizes his 2024 legislative agenda. The survey was
November 9, 2023
If you roll out the welcome mat for illegal immigrants, they will come
Multiple news sources recently reported that in September, U.S. border agents processed more than 200,000 migrants who crossed into the United States illegally. That’s an
November 6, 2023
Senator Andrew Chesney’s Week in Review
Republican Senators Encouraging Pritzker to ‘Think Illinois’ Senate Republican Caucus members are calling for Gov. JB Pritzker to focus on managing his administration here in
November 3, 2023
Mayorkas Resolution
Mayorkas Resolution- https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?GA=103&DocTypeID=SR&DocNum=746&GAID=17&SessionID=112&LegID=152106
November 1, 2023
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Fall Veto Session gets underway in Springfield State lawmakers were back in Springfield last week for the first three days of the annual fall Veto Session. During
October 30, 2023
Senator Andrew Chesney on Invest in Kids: Why are we considering elimination when we should be considering expansion?
As the General Assembly returns to the Capitol for the final six session days of the year, State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) says lawmakers cannot
October 24, 2023
Will Lawmakers Act on Important Legislation During the Fall Veto Session?
Legislators are preparing to head back to Springfield for the Fall Veto Session, which is scheduled for October 24-26, and November 7-9. Veto Session is
October 23, 2023
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Veto session set to begin The start date for the Illinois General Assembly’s annual Fall Veto Session is quickly approaching. This year’s veto session, which
October 16, 2023