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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Pritzker Admits Illinois Immigration Policies Are Failing

Yesterday, during a media availability, Governor Pritzker briefly got one thing right when he admitted there have been “real failures” in immigration enforcement. But once again, he is trying to…


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Governor Pritzker Needs A Dose of Reality

During an interview with Capitol News Illinois last week, Governor Pritzker dismissed state Republicans as “doom grifters” and “carnival barkers,” even suggesting they are rooting for Illinois to fail. The…


Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Moody’s and WalletHub Paint the Real Picture of Illinois’ Struggling Economy

“Everything is too damned expensive,” Governor Pritzker said during his budget address last month. But instead of taking responsibility for Illinois’ struggling economy, continued outmigration, and high tax burden, the…


Wednesday, February 25, 2026
What Governor Pritzker Really Loves

During his budget address last week, Governor Pritzker made “love” a central theme. He said he loves Illinois. But hardworking families know what his record really shows: a love of…


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…


Thursday, February 5, 2026
Just Say NO to the Campfire Tax!

When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate hike last…


Monday, August 25, 2025
House GOP Stands Firm in Opposing Tax Hikes

Illinois families are being asked to dig deeper into their pockets and House Republicans say enough is enough! This spring, Democrats in Springfield passed a $55.2 billion state budget for Fiscal…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
FY26 State Budget Reaction from Rep. Norine Hammond

Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield Wednesday. State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb),…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Hammond on Madigan verdict: “After decades of absolute power for personal gain, justice has finally been served” 

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) issued the following statement in reaction to today’s guilty verdict on ten counts of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud in the federal corruption…


Thursday, February 22, 2024
Gov. Pritzker’s record-high budget does not reflect the shared priorities of Illinois families

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), the chief budgeteer for the Illinois House Republican Caucus, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s joint State of the State…