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Friday, March 6, 2026
Pritzker’s Latest Power Grab Targets Local Governments

Governor JB Pritzker has spent months attacking the federal government for overreach. Yet here in Illinois, he continues to push proposals that do the very same thing, taking away critical…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
Lawmakers and Advocates Push for New Protections for Sexually Assaulted Students

Lawmakers have reintroduced legislation aimed at protecting students by strengthening consequences for sexual assaults in schools. Sponsored by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), and State Representative…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
What Governor Pritzker Really Loves

During his budget address last week, Governor Pritzker made “love” a central theme. He said he loves Illinois. But hardworking families know what his record really shows: a love of…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Illinois Families Cannot Afford Gov. Pritzker’s ‘Tax, Spend, Repeat’ Budget

Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual Budget/State of the State Address Wednesday to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. Governor Pritzker’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget is a…


Thursday, February 5, 2026
Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires

When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate hike last…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Local Lawmakers Invite Community to Share Love With Seniors Through Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

State Senator Jil Tracy, along with State Representatives C.D. Davidsmeyer and Kyle Moore, are inviting community members to help spread Valentine’s Day cheer by participating in their annual Valentines for…


Monday, January 12, 2026
Davidsmeyer’s disability bill goes into effect

Doug Jenkins – Advantage News A bill that is “basic common-sense” and that the sponsor says will alleviate hassle for both Illinoisans and government alike is now law as of…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Davidsmeyer calls CRGA a ‘Green Energy Giveaway’ with guaranteed rate increases costing Illinois consumers $7 billion

Governor JB Pritzker signed a controversial battery storage and energy omnibus bill into law Thursday. Senate Bill 25, also known as CRGA, is another example of flawed green energy policies…


Friday, December 19, 2025
WMAY PM Springfield Interview on Projected Energy Shortages

On Thursday, State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer appeared on WMAY’s “PM Springfield” program with guest host Scot Bertram to discuss a newly released report that detailed the ‘credible risk’ of electricity…


Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Davidsmeyer on Projected Energy Shortfalls: “End the Green Energy Fantasies and Power Illinois with Reliable Energy Sources”

A newly released study by three state agencies has detailed the ‘credible risk’ of electricity shortages across Illinois within the next five years. The 2025 Resource Adequacy Study by the…