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Monday, August 9, 2021
Hammond legislation to assist with radon detection in homes signed into law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond to assist homeowners with radon detection in their homes has been signed into law. “Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, making…


Monday, July 26, 2021
Hammond legislation to assist long-term care applicants signed into law

Springfield, IL – Legislation sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) to assist applicants to long-term care facilities was signed into law Friday by Governor Pritzker. “My legislation addresses concerns…


Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Rep. Hammond Named Friend of Education

State Representative Norine Hammond has been honored by the Illinois Education Association as a recipient of their “Friend of Education” award. The annual award is given to legislators who demonstrate…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Hammond Opposes Democrats’ Second Attempt at Graduated Income Tax Hike

In response to comments made by House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch concerning another possible attempt to pass a graduated income tax on hardworking Illinoisans, House Republicans have filed House Resolution…


Monday, February 22, 2021
New criminal justice law endangers public safety, gives more rights to criminals than to their victims

State Representative Norine Hammond spoke out Monday in opposition to Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of a criminal justice bill that barely passed the House at the end of the January…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Pritzker’s tax hikes threaten economic recovery, hurt Illinois working families

State Representative Norine Hammond issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget and State of the State address: “Today, Governor Pritzker broke his promise to Illinois working…


Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rep. Hammond reappointed as Republican Spokesperson for House Consumer Protection & Human Services Committees

State Representative Norine Hammond has been reappointed as the Republican Spokesperson for the Consumer Protection Committee and the Human Services Committee in the Illinois House of Representatives. “I’m pleased to…


Wednesday, September 23, 2020
New 10-Year smoke detector law announced

In conjunction with Fire Campus Safety Month, state fire safety experts gathered with local officials at the Macomb Fire Department today to make the public aware of Illinois’ new 10…


Friday, August 21, 2020
Rep. Hammond named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to…


Friday, July 24, 2020
Hammond: WIU Awarded Early Education Grant for Working Adults

Macomb, IL… A federal grant for early education in rural regions has been awarded to Western Illinois University, according to Assistant Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb).  The grant, funded by…