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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).


Thursday, November 14, 2019
Davidsmeyer: House Passes Ethics Reforms, More Work Needs to be Done

A package of ethics reforms which create a blue ribbon commission and increase reporting requirements passed the Illinois House today.  However, Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer says much more work…


Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Davidsmeyer Supports Pension Consolidation

Springfield, IL…A major step for pension reform was accomplished today after the IL House voted 96-14-3 to pass pension fund consolidation for downstate and suburban municipal pensions.  Assistant Republican Leader…


Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Davidsmeyer Votes to Make Insulin More Affordable

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) joined a bipartisan group to work towards more affordable insulin.  “If you have a loved one affected by diabetes, you know the high…


Thursday, September 12, 2019
State Senator Steve McClure and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer to Host Senior Event

Illinois State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) will be hosting a Senior Health Fair on Thursday, September 19. The event will run from 9 am….