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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…


Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Rep. Hammond advocates for farmers amid rising suicide rates

The suicide rate for farmers is higher than all other occupations. Representative Norine Hammond and a group of lawmakers from around the country and Canada are working together to address…


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…


Sunday, May 24, 2020
Rep. Hammond Votes No on Democrats’ Partisan, Unbalanced Budget with $6 Billion Deficit, $5 Billion in New Debt

Springfield – Yesterday, State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) voted against the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget package. Rep. Hammond highlighted the budget’s multi-billion dollar deficit and reliance on massive borrowing…


Thursday, May 21, 2020
Rep. Hammond Supports Withdrawal of Gov. Pritzker’s Small Business Penalties, Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant of Future Action on the Issue

Springfield – Yesterday, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced they would withdraw Governor Pritzker’s emergency rule that would have enacted penalties for small businesses who open their doors in…


Monday, May 18, 2020
Rep. Hammond Opposes Gov. Pritzker’s Emergency Rule That Would Fine or Jail Business Owners Who Defy His Executive Orders

Macomb – Late Friday afternoon, Governor J.B. Pritzker quietly filed an emergency rule that would fine or jail business owners who defy his executive orders and open their doors before…