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Monday, March 3, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

For this week’s update, I’ll discuss the HBIA/HBIS audit results, Relief for Working Families legislative package, what I’ve been up to around the district, and what’s coming up. HEALTHCARE FOR…


Monday, March 3, 2025
Elik Breaks Ground for Wieland’s Modernized East Alton Facility

State Representative Amy Elik joined Governor JB Pritzker, Wieland Rolled Products North America, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and other local leaders to break ground for the…


Monday, March 3, 2025
House GOP Rolls Out Relief for Working Families Package

Illinois working families face an unprecedented number of financial hurdles that a group of House Republican legislators want to help them overcome. The lawmakers unveiled a package of bills today…


Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Alarmed by Audit Findings

State Representative Amy Elik released the following statement in response to the Illinois Auditor General’s report on the state-run HBIA/HBIS program for undocumented immigrants, which far exceeded enrollment and cost…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Committee meetings, the State of the State and Budget Address, and more. Take a look at Rep. Elik’s week in Springfield through some photos.


Friday, February 21, 2025
Rep. Elik’s Capitol Update

This week, the Governor delivered his Budget Address and State of the State, we had committee meetings, and some interesting proposals came up in Springfield. Read my weekly update below!…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik’s Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

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


Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Rep. Amy Elik Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Glen Carbon

GLEN CARBON, IL – State Representative Amy Elik’s office will be hosting mobile office hours in Glen Carbon on Monday, February 24 to meet with constituents who need help with…


Friday, February 14, 2025
Rep. Elik Delivers ‘Valentines for Veterans’

Rep. Amy Elik delivered Valentines for Veterans to local seniors living in long-term care facilities. Rep. Elik’s office was collecting valentines for weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day and collected…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Elik Applauds Madigan Verdict, Calls for Stronger Ethics Laws

ALTON, IL –State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) applauded the jury verdict on the high-profile federal court case against former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Today, a jury found…