Senator Andrew Chesney Blasts Pritzker Spending Plan
On February 15, Governor JB Pritzker presented his combined State of the State and Budget Address before a joint session of the Illinois Senate and
February 15, 2023
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Senator Chesney and Representative Cabello File Bills in the Senate and House to “Void the FOID”
Two Northwest Illinois lawmakers are renewing their fight to eliminate a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card system they claim adds an unfair layer of bureaucracy
February 13, 2023
Senator Chesney’s Week in Review
Income from Pritzker’s Election-Year Tax Rebate Checks Not Federally Taxed, IRS Announces The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now telling Illinois taxpayers to go ahead
February 9, 2023
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
February 8, 2023
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
February 6, 2023
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
January 27, 2023
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
January 26, 2023
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
January 20, 2023
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
January 13, 2023
Senator Chesney backs local sheriffs’ decision on assault weapons ban
In the hours that followed Governor Pritzker’s signing of the assault weapon ban legislation, sheriffs from Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties
January 12, 2023
Andrew Chesney Sworn in as Senator of Illinois’ 45th District
Newly elected State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) was sworn into office on Wednesday as the new representative voice of Illinois’ 45th Senate District in Northwest
January 11, 2023