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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Pritzker’s Blame Game Won’t Make Life More Affordable for Illinois Families

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…


Wednesday, February 11, 2026
With Bag Tax, Democrats Keep Raising the Cost of Living on Illinois Families

Illinois House Democrats have filed a bill to bring back the proposed bag tax, just another example of their radical agenda to raise the cost of living on Illinois families….


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Hammond-backed law expands property tax relief for Illinois seniors

A new law backed by State Representative Norine Hammond provides expanded property tax relief for Illinois seniors. Senate Bill 642 (P.A. 104-452) increases the maximum income limitation for the Senior…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
Rep. Hammond: “The so-called ‘Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act’ is neither reliable nor affordable”

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) released the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 25, a controversial battery storage and energy omnibus bill, into law Thursday. “The…


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…