The gasoline tax in Illinois is once again set to rise on July 1 by three percent to 47 cents per gallon. This tax revenue is supposed to be used…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Rural Housing Preservation Grant. This program provides qualified public agencies, private non-profit organizations, and other eligible entities grant funds to assist low-income homeowners in rural areas….

Illinois Free Fishing Days are almost here! The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place June 14 – 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights women owned childcare small businesses. Funding from private, non-profit organizations provides entrepreneurial development services to these businesses. The awarding agency is the Small Business Organization, and the…

The economy and job growth are top priorities for House Republicans as we fight to keep employers from leaving Illinois. I was proud to be the House Sponsor of Senate…

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the National Youth Violence Prevention Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program. This grant provides practitioners in the field with comprehensive resources and training materials through the OJJDP…

This year’s state budget, which was passed by Democrats in the middle of the night early Wednesday, includes billions of dollars in new programs, yet we still have billions of…

Rep. Weaver commended Pekin High School student Elizabeth Austin and teacher Colleen Kahl for their work to establish a state color in Illinois. House Resolution 734 passed the House on…

My top 4 bipartisan legislative priorities are education, job growth, fiscal responsibility, and agriculture. Job training plays a key role in two of those priorities. Despite shocking last-minute opposition to…