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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Representative Norine Hammond Named an AFP-IL Prairie State Policy Champion

Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond was among the Illinois House Republicans who received the Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, for her role in advocating for…


Monday, November 17, 2025
AFP-IL Announces 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) announced its 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, key lawmakers from across the state who have been leading advocates on reining in government spending, easing Illinois’ state…


Friday, October 10, 2025
Rep. Hammond Holding October Office Hours in Canton, Carthage and Havana

State Representative Norine Hammond will be holding Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District in October. Locations include Canton, Carthage and Havana. “We are hosting a third round of…


Thursday, September 4, 2025
Rep. Hammond Holding Office Hours in Canton, Carthage and Havana

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) will be holding Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District in September. Locations include Canton, Carthage and Havana. “I’m looking forward to hosting our…


Monday, August 18, 2025
Hammond Bill to Boost Mental Health Awareness in Schools Signed into Law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to provide easier access to mental health crisis resources in schools was signed into law on Friday. House Bill 3000, which passed both…


Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Rep. Hammond Holding Office Hours in Canton, Carthage and Havana

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) will be holding Traveling Office Hours throughout the 94th Legislative District in August. Locations include Canton, Carthage and Havana. “I’m looking forward to hosting our…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Statement on Gov. Pritzker’s budget signing

On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for the State of Illinois. The budget passed by Democratic legislators and signed by Gov. Pritzker will…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Fishing Derby a Success

Families from across the region gathered on Saturday, June 14th for the Second Annual Fishing Derby hosted by State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Representative Norine Hammond’s (R-Macomb) at Giant…


Friday, May 2, 2025
Illinois House Republicans Slam $6 Billion in Proposed Tax Hikes

Legislators Condemn Pritzker’s Dangerous Political Rhetoric on the National Stage Illinois House Republicans slammed proposals from progressive interest groups that would raise taxes by $6 billion on Illinois working families…


Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Hammond, Swanson: Free prep classes for professional and licensing tests for WIU, Carl Sandburg

Illinois’ public universities and select community colleges will prepare students for professional licensing exams, graduate-level admissions exams, and credential exams. Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond and Rep. Dan Swanson announced…