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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…


Thursday, February 18, 2021
Local Republican Leaders React to Spike in Natural Gas Delivery Charge

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leaders Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) are working to ensure rural communities have access to state of Illinois and federal resources during this…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Davidsmeyer on Pritzker’s Budget Address: Governor needs to work with the General Assembly to move Illinois forward

Jacksonville… State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer released the following statement in reaction to Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget Address: “Governor Pritzker gave the most partisan State of the State address I have…


Saturday, February 6, 2021
Representatives Davidsmeyer and Marron Host Virtual Joint Town Hall

SPRINGFIELD… State Representatives C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and Mike Marron (R-Fithian) are set to host a virtual Town Hall this Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.  Representatives Davidsmeyer and Marron are…


Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Davidsmeyer to serve as Assistant Republican Leader for 102nd General Assembly

Springfield, IL… State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) has been appointed by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) to serve as Assistant Republican Leader for the 102nd General Assembly.  A…