Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Immigration, Utilities, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT

I was honored to attend the recent Woodford County EMA Search and Rescue Annual Appreciation Dinner. This year's Bob Hix Memorial Award for outstanding service and dedication was presented to Bruce Wyss and Lori Marion. Thank you to the Woodford County EMA Search and Rescue team for all you do to serve the residents of Woodford County and surrounding areas!

Congratulations to Kade Hill of the Livingston County Farm Bureau for being named the Illinois Farm Bureau 2025 Young Leader Discussion Meet champion! Kade will now represent Illinois at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in California in January. Congratulations to all of the participants!

IMMIGRATION

Governor Pritzker signed a major expansion of Illinois' sanctuary state policy into law this week (HB 1312). This new measure puts the rights of illegal immigrants ahead of the rights and safety of Illinois citizens. While Illinois families struggle, Gov. Pritzker and Illinois Dems roll out the red carpet for illegal immigrants.

UTILITIES

Illinois' winter weather rule is in effect from December 1 - March 31. This rule limits utilities from disconnecting eligible customers who use electric or gas as their primary source of home heating. Learn more: Illinois winter disconnection rule in effect through March | South Central Illinois' News, Sports and Weather Station

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Illinois law enforcement agencies are warning parents about a dangerous trend among youth across the country involving inappropriate AI images. Here's what you should know. Learn more here: Central Illinois law enforcement caution youth: AI abuse may lead to arrests

4-H NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to the Illinois 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team on winning a third consecutive national championship! Illinois 4-H youth claim third straight quiz bowl title | Youth in Ag | farmweeknow.com

REDISTRICTING HYPOCRISY

Illinois already has the most gerrymandered maps in the nation. Instead of fighting for fairness for the people of Illinois, Governor Pritzker only stands for what's politically convenient for him. Learn more: State rep: Pritzker already 'gamed the system' with redistricting | Illinois | thecentersquare.com

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Criminals must be held accountable for their actions if we want to ensure public safety across Illinois. The catch-and-release system in the SAFE-T Act simply isn't working, and as a result this legislation has emboldened individuals to attack law enforcement officers and allowed repeat offenders back out onto the streets to commit heinous crimes.

This is not acceptable, and this law must be repealed. Learn more: Retired chief: Illinois' SAFE-T Act 'emboldens' anti-police attackers | Illinois | thecentersquare.com