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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…


Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Rep. Davidsmeyer Sets Spring Session Agenda: Fair Maps, Property Taxes & Ethics Reforms

The citizens of Illinois deserve better from their legislators. Real reform has been ignored and brushed aside so that those in power can remain in power. Now the People of…


Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rep. Davidsmeyer’s Reaction Statement to State of State Address

Springfield, IL…Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer released the following reaction statement to Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s State of the State address. “I agree with Governor Pritzker that it is long…


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).


Monday, December 2, 2019
Department of Natural Resources Grant Opportunity

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering Park and Recreational Facilities Construction grants. Click here to access grant information and forms. PARC PROGRAM SUMMARY What is PARC? The Park and Recreational…


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…