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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Hammond Calls On Governor to Fill Board Vacancies and Release Emergency Funding to Prevent Layoffs

Macomb…State Representative Norine K. Hammond (R-Macomb) is urging Governor Pritzker to appoint a full Board of Trustees for Western Illinois University and release emergency funds to assist WIU given the…


Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Hammond Votes “No” on Speaker Madigan’s Rules

Every two years, with the start of a new General Assembly, Speaker Madigan requires two critical votes from Democrat members. The first, their vote to re-elect him Speaker of the…


Monday, January 28, 2019
Family Community Resource Center Update

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) announced today that the Mason County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) office, Family Community Resource Center, on Main Street in Havana will remain open, for…


Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Hammond Chosen To Continue In Leadership Role

Rep. Hammond is seen here at the Inauguration of the 101st General Assembly. Pictured from L-R are Leader Durkin (R-Western Springs), Rep. Hammond, and Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville). House Republican Leader…


Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Hammond: DHS Office Closure Would be Devastating to Most Vulnerable

State Representative Norine Hammond is working to prevent the impending closure of the Mason County’s Department of Human Services (DHS) office, Family Community Resource Center, on Main Street in Havana….


Thursday, December 27, 2018
253 New Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2019

With the New Year, comes new laws that were passed in the General Assembly and take effect January 1, 2019. Assistant House Minority Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) sponsored or supported…


Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois!

Illinois was the 21st state accepted into the union on December 3rd, 1818. Through the years, Illinois has been successful thanks to the amazing people, places, and things that are BORN, BUILT…


Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Illinois Farm Bureau Awards Representative Hammond

Representative Hammond is seen here at the presentation with local members from L-R: Joe Tolly (Fulton Co. Farm Bureau Board Member), Colby Hunt (McDonough Co. Farm Bureau President), Terry Boydstun…


Thursday, October 18, 2018
Advancing Policy to Improve Care and Services for Older Adults

Representative Norine K. Hammond (R-Macomb) received the Legislator of the Year Award from Leading Age Illinois in recognition of her commitment to advancing policy that improves the quality of services…


Friday, September 14, 2018
Rep. Hammond’s Resolution Opposes Mileage Tax

Assistant House Minority Leader Norine K. Hammond (R-Macomb) has signed on as Co-Sponsor of House Resolution 766, a resolution that voices opposition to taxing Illinois drivers per mile traveled. HR…