On September 2nd, Governor Rauner signed a letter to Representatives Davidsmeyer and Unes promising not to lockout state employees or force a strike.  View the letter here:

Last week, Chicago Democrats used a parliamentary maneuver to add a multi-million dollar spending amendment to legislation that recently passed the Illinois Senate.  This legislative action delays funding to senior…

State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) voted with his Republican colleagues to reject an automatic pay raise that state legislators are set to receive this month. Nearly three months ago Rep….

Legislation Improves Port, Increases Trade and Creates Jobs SPRINGFIELD – On August 5, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation sponsored by State Senator Sam McCann (R-Carlinville) and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer…

David Blanchette, Jacksonville, IL   The final winner of the at-large photo contest is David Blanchette from Jacksonville, IL.  Congratulations David!     Davidsmeyer Announces Second Round Jacksonville, IL…The second…

The Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) and School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) will now be able to hire staff more quickly, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator…

Jacksonville, IL…Last week, legislation was filed by State Representative CD Davidsmeyer (R – Jacksonville) that will require state employees to be paid without a government budget – just as state…

Andrew Shireman, Jacksonville, IL Winners of this year’s photo contest will have their photo displayed in Rep. Davidsmeyer’s State House Office.  This week’s winner is Andrew Shireman from Jacksonville, IL.

Paul Summers, Roodhouse, IL. Winners of this year’s photo contest will have their photo displayed in Rep. Davidsmeyer’s State House Office.  This week’s winner is Paul Summers from Roodhouse, IL.

July 1st marks the beginning of veteran designation on Illinois driver’s licenses and identification cards.  The license designation is the result of legislation advanced by the Illinois House Republican Caucus. …