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Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Governor Pritzker Vetoing Nuclear Expansion Bill

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after Governor JB Pritzker vetoed legislation to lift the nuclear power plant ban in Illinois: “Illinois desperately needs to have more…


Friday, August 11, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on IL Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Gun Ban

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to uphold legislation enforcing a gun ban in the state: “I’m disappointed but not…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Elik Statement on Illinois Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of No-Cash Bail

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court decided Illinois can enact no-cash bail for criminals: “This ruling will put many detained criminals back…


Monday, June 26, 2023
Join Reps. Elik, Meier, and Schmidt for a Telephone Town Hall June 29

On Thursday June 29th, State Representatives Amy Elik , Charlie Meier, and Kevin Schmidt will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall at 6 pm. Join them to hear a 2023…


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…