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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Davidsmeyer & HGOP Call for Special Session to Pass Ethics Reforms

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is encouraging his constituents to sign his petition demanding Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-Chicago) call a Special Legislative Session and take up a package…


Friday, June 26, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Broadband Connects Homes & Farms, Grows Rural Businesses

Jacksonville, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is pleased to announce that the 100th Legislative District will receive millions of dollars in Connect Illinois grants to provide high-speed broadband internet…


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Davidsmeyer Announces Construction Grant Opportunities for Local Governments and Schools

Jacksonville, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer is encouraging local municipalities, park districts and schools to take advantage of fast-track construction grants being doled out by the IL Department of Commerce…


Thursday, May 7, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Let Local Health Departments Decide When to Reopen

This week, the Governor finally decided it was time to put together a “plan” to move Illinois forward in the wake of COVID-19. Businesses have been closed for almost two…


Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Governor Exceeds Executive Authority by Extending Stay-At-Home Order beyond 30 Days

The Governor should seek the approval of the General Assembly to extend the stay-at-home order more than 30 days


Friday, April 3, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Strip China’s Sovereign Immunity and Sue for Damages Caused by Coronavirus

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) is introducing two House Resolutions that could compel the People’s Republic of China to pay the State of Illinois for damages incurred from…


Friday, February 14, 2020
Davidsmeyer opposes FOID fingerprinting, higher fees for law-abiding gun owners

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) called Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly’s plan to fingerprint all Illinois gun owners an overreach and violation of the Second Amendment of…


Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Davidsmeyer: Root Out Voter Fraud

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) joined other House Republican Leaders and U.S. Congressman Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) to draw attention to the recent development that over 500 non-citizens have…


Thursday, December 19, 2019
New Laws for 2020

Jacksonville, IL…A number of new laws will ring in the New Year in Illinois.  Over 250 new laws, from increased penalties for crimes committed in places of worship to insurance…


Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Davidsmeyer: Low-Interest, Long-Term Emergency Disaster Loans Available for Flood Recovery

“The SBA has approved Illinois’ request for recovery loans for those who experienced flooding in Jersey County,” said Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville).