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Thursday, September 9, 2021
Democrats pass watered-down ethics bill that led to the resignation of the Illinois Legislative Inspector General

Springfield, IL… Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) released the following statement after Illinois House Democrats voted to accept Governor Pritzker’s amendatory veto of Senate Bill 539, a watered-down ethics…


Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Governor Signs Legislation to Help Veterans Find Seasonal Work

Springfield – Veterans struggling to find seasonal work could soon get some help due to legislation passed by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville), which was…


Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Davidsmeyer: Transparency Needed in Budgeting Process

Springfield, IL…On Memorial Day, in the middle of the night, Illinois House Democrats voted for a new State budget that included nearly $650 million in tax increases, legislator pay raises…


Friday, May 28, 2021
Davidsmeyer: Legislative Map Making a Corrupt Process in Illinois

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) released the following statement after House Democrats passed gerrymandered legislative maps late on Friday night. “Tonight, House Democrats passed new legislative maps that…


Friday, May 14, 2021
Davidsmeyer: IL Gun Owners Treated Like Second Class Citizens

Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) described how gun owners are treated as second class citizens in Illinois because of a massive backlog for first time applications and renewals of…


Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Davidsmeyer Receives Outstanding Eagle Scout Award

Jacksonville, IL…The Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, given to Eagles who have distinguished themselves with local public service but do not meet the 25-year tenure, has been given to Assistant Republican…


Friday, March 12, 2021
House Republicans Demand Fiscal Accountability Amid Federal Bailout

ZOOM — In response to the $7.5 billion in federal aid approved for the State of Illinois and $6 billion for local governments, State Representatives Tom Demmer (R-Dixon), Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego),…


Thursday, March 4, 2021
Davidsmeyer reiterates opposition to graduated income tax hike

Jacksonville… Illinois Democrats are mobilizing to reintroduce an income tax hike after voters soundly defeated a constitutional amendment to raise income taxes last November.  Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville),…


Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Davidsmeyer on WMAY Newsfeed

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer spoke with Greg Bishop on WMAY Newsfeed about recent lame-duck legislation and spiking natural gas prices.


Monday, February 22, 2021
Davidsmeyer: HB 3653 makes Illinois less safe; jeopardizes safety of victims and law-abiding citizens

Jacksonville, IL… Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) released the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker signing of House Bill 3653:    “Legislation signed today by Governor Pritzker and promoted…