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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…


Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Governor will signal budget priorities on Wednesday

On Wednesday, Governor J.B. Pritzker will deliver the State of the State and Budget Address from the chambers of the Illinois House of Representatives to a joint session of the…


Wednesday, January 31, 2024
House Republicans Back Estate Tax Legislation

SPRINGFIELD…Today, the Illinois Farm Bureau unveiled new legislation aimed at improving the Illinois Estate Tax. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) has spearheaded efforts throughout her tenure to address this problematic “death”…


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Hammond awarded ‘Outstanding Legislator of the Year’ by the Illinois Association of Park Districts

State Representative Norine Hammond was honored with the ‘Outstanding Legislator of the Year’ award by the Illinois Association of Park Districts at the Association’s annual conference last week. The Illinois…


Friday, January 5, 2024
Tips on Saving Energy This Winter Season

The colder months often bring higher energy bills for homeowners. If you live in the north with harsh winters, heating your home may be more expensive than cooling it in…


Monday, November 20, 2023
Hammond and Anderson team up with Meridian Health to distribute 100 hams/turkeys

State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) teamed up with Meridian Illinois and the Salvation Army in Canton, alongside Canton Mayor Ken McDowell to distribute 100 ham/turkeys…


Friday, November 17, 2023
Rep. Hammond criticizes Gov. Pritzker’s $638 million plan to address migrant crisis in Chicago

On Thursday, Governor JB Pritzker announced his plan to spend $160 million in taxpayer funds to provide shelter and job assistance to thousands of migrants in Chicago. Since 2022, nearly…


Monday, October 30, 2023
Hammond and Canton Police Department to host Prescription Drug Drop Off on November 4th

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) and the Canton Police Department will host a Prescription Drug Drop Off event Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Hammond calls for an end to Illinois’ status as a Sanctuary State

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) calls for the repeal of the TRUST Act to end Illinois’ status as a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. Hammond highlighted the $831 million…


Monday, October 9, 2023
Happy Columbus Day!

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Wishing all a very happy Columbus Day!