Springfield, IL…State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget that will take effect July 1, 2024. “I voted no on…

We are back in Springfield today to take up the state budget and a number of other bills that still need to be heard in the House. Session convened at…

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…

The Team Illinois Youth Police Camp is a week-long program that challenges young adults to better themselves through the philosophy of “Teamwork, Commitment and Pride.” Team Illinois Youth Police Camp…

Springfield, IL – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) are proud to announce the passage of several pieces of legislation with bipartisan support for…

It looks like Democrats may blow past their self-imposed budget deadline again this year. Republicans have once again been cut out of the process. We have to work together if…

Today was our Memorial Day ceremony in the House where we honored the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our nation. This…

We are back in the Capitol today and scheduled to be in session through May 24 as we work on the state budget. House Republicans continue to fight for transparency,…

Earlier this month, Illinois Democrats rushed a bill through the General Assembly to change election rules mid-cycle. This bill was introduced, passed through both chambers, and signed into law in under…