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Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Senator Anderson & Rep. Hammond to distribute 150 turkeys in Canton

State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Norine Hammond have teamed up with Meridian of Illinois, and the Salvation Army of Canton and Fulton County to hand out 150 turkeys to…


Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Illinois Democrats Continue Push for October Tax Hikes

As the fall season continues, Illinois families are in for a scare. Not one from ghosts and goblins, but from a revived parade of Democrat tax hikes that are expected…


Thursday, October 9, 2025
Veto Session Begins October 14

On October 14, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly returns to Springfield after the summer adjournment period comes to an end. The annual Veto Session, for decades, was used by lawmakers…


Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Protecting Our Communities, House Republicans Sponsor Legislation to End Sanctuary State Policies

When former President Joe Biden took office, he flung the southern border of the United States wide open. During his tenure, millions of illegal immigrants poured into the country, overwhelming…


Saturday, July 12, 2025
Hammond, Anderson Bring Resources to Seniors at Free Expo

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) wrapped up another well-attended and successful Senior Expo in Carthage on Thursday, providing vital resources and services to local…


Friday, July 11, 2025
New district office location in Macomb

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) announced that her district office moved to a new location in Macomb on July 8. “I want to inform my constituents of my new Macomb…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Farmers abandoned by House Democrats’ inaction

On March 5, Illinois House Democrats launched into yet another round of floor speeches castigating President Trump and the federal government. It was the latest episode in an ongoing saga…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Celebrate summer with annual Fishing Derby

Join State Representative Norine Hammond and State Senator Neil Anderson for their 2nd Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Goose Ranch,…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Hammond Statement on Democrats’ Massive Spending Plan

In the waning hours of the final day of the spring session, Illinois Democrats passed a massive spending plan contained in the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois State Budget. The budget…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Protecting taxpayer dollars, holding the majority accountable: Meet our budgeteers

In January, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie announced that the House Republican’s budget team would be Deputy Leader Norine Hammond (94th District – Macomb) as Chief Budgeteer and Assistant Leader…