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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Rep. Elik Honors Two Local Guests at Emerging Women Leaders Conference

State Representative Amy Elik proudly welcomed two guests to the third annual Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) conference: Megan Tyler and Melissa Bell-Yates. The event took place Tuesday in Springfield to…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Elik Statement on Trump’s Ballot Access in Illinois

I have had some calls and emails about Trump getting kicked off the ballot in Illinois. Here are my thoughts: Illinois voters should be able to vote for the candidate…


Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker presented his annual budget address to the General Assembly today. House Republican Caucus Deputy Budgeteer, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the…


Thursday, February 15, 2024
Rep. Elik Files Legislation to Assist Small Businesses

State Representative Amy Elik introduced legislation to encourage small businesses to reinvest earnings in their communities. The legislation—HB 4669 would create small-business savings accounts, allowing businesses to put aside up…


Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Granite City

State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Granite City on Wednesday, February 21 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State…


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik Appointed Assistant House Republican Leader

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) was recently appointed to serve as the Assistant House Republican Leader, joining the leadership team chosen by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). “I’m…


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is collecting “Valentines for Veterans” again for the fourth year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students…


Friday, January 19, 2024
Rep. Elik to serve as Co-Chair of Illinois Manufacturing Caucus

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) proudly partnered with members of the General Assembly to form a new bipartisan and bicameral Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, which will highlight the critical role manufacturing…


Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Rep. Elik Legislation Retains Jobs & Spurs Major Investment at Wieland in East Alton

State Representative Amy Elik’s initiative signed into law last June helped retain jobs and spur major investment in East Alton. Wieland Rolled Products (formerly known as Olin Brass) announced its…


Friday, December 22, 2023
Rep. Amy Elik Delivers Food Collected for Holiday Food Drive

State Representative Amy Elik delivered all non-perishable food items collected during her Holiday Food Drive to the Crisis Food Center in Alton on Thursday, December 21st. “I want to thank…