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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Governor Signs Rep. Elik and Sen. Harriss Legislation Into Law

Three bills sponsored by Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) were signed into law by Governor Pritzker. The Metro East lawmakers’ legislation was…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on FY24 State Budget

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) state budget scheduled to take effect July 1, 2023: “I’m disappointed the…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Proposal to Retain Jobs at Large Employers Approved by Legislature

State Representative Amy Elik’s legislative proposal aimed at retaining electric vehicle component manufacturing jobs in Illinois was approved by the Illinois General Assembly. “My proposal is another tool for Illinois…


Monday, May 15, 2023
Rep. Elik Legislation Aimed at Helping Children and Families

State Representative Amy Elk (R-Alton) joined her House Republican colleagues on Thursday to discuss legislation introduced on behalf of the House Republican Women and Families Working Group. Rep. Elik discussed…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Illinois House Republicans: Democrats Must Act on Ethics

Just one week, after guilty verdicts were handed down in federal court, sealing the fate of the ‘ComEd Four’ for their corrupt actions, and following today’s disclosure of former Democrat…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Corruption Trial Verdict Tied to Former House Speaker Mike Madigan

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the verdict in the corruption trial connected to former House Speaker Mike Madigan: “Today’s verdict reaffirms what has been wrong…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
House Republicans call for a moratorium, audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented immigrants

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and her House Republican colleagues are calling for a moratorium on expansion and a State audit of Illinois’ billion-dollar health benefits program for undocumented…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
Rep. Elik Honors Two Local Women at the Illinois Capitol

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) honored Lewis & Clark Community College Board of Trustees Chairperson Julie Johnson and Desirée Bennyhoff, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon…


Friday, April 14, 2023
Capitol Update

The Illinois General Assembly has been on a two week break from session in Springfield. I have kept my schedule busy by attending as many events and district meetings as…


Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Rep. Elik’s Legislative Proposals Head to the Senate for Adoption

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) passed several bills out of the Illinois House of Representatives during the first half of the legislative session so far this year. Rep. Amy Elik’s…