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Friday, April 21, 2023
State Rep. Travis Weaver Condemns Crime in Chicago

In response to last weekend’s crime in Chicago, State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) said: “The looting and destruction in Chicago last weekend was unacceptable. Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson is unwilling…


Monday, April 17, 2023
Visiting Spoon River Pregnancy Center

Last week, I visited the Spoon River Pregnancy Center in Canton, IL, to discuss all that they’re doing to provide free, confidential services that help women plan for their pregnancy…


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Visiting Black Hawk College East’s Campus!

My Director of Education and Agriculture Outreach, Dr. Kristen Strom, and I spent part of Spring Recess touring Black Hawk College East Campus for their ag day, where prospective high…


Thursday, April 6, 2023
Rep. Weaver Welcomes Valerie Moehle to the House Floor to Lead the Opening Prayer

Last week, I had the opportunity of welcoming Valerie Maley, from the First United Methodist Church of Pekin, onto the House floor to lead us in prayer before we started…


Tuesday, April 4, 2023
State Rep. Travis Weaver Advances Several Pieces of His Legislation Unanimously Through the House

Springfield… State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) was the chief sponsor of several pieces of legislation which advanced through the Illinois House of Representatives last week. In a statement, Minority Leader…


Friday, March 31, 2023
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day 2023

This week, at the 2023 Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day, hundreds of marchers, as well as the Republican Caucus, sent a clear message to JB Pritzker: We respect the Second…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Women’s History Month Spotlight

Hello, Residents of the 93rd District. As we conclude Women’s History Month, we are going to spotlight women from Illinois who continue to live out their legacy and leave their…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rep. Weaver Announces Student Writing Contest

State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) is announcing a writing contest for students in the 93rd Illinois House District: State Rep. Travis Weaver’s Student Writing Contest We invite 1st-12th grade students…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Honoring Impact Central Illinois on the House Floor

State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) recognized Impact Central Illinois on the House floor yesterday for Women’s History Month. You can listen to the full speech by clicking here!


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Betty White

Good afternoon, residents of the 93rd! For this week’s Women’s History Month Spotlight, I’m focusing on Betty White! Did you know that American actress Betty White was born in Oak…