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…

PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS! The last day for your K-12 student to earn a Certificate of Service from my office is approaching fast on June 15th! All they have to do…

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…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget. “Illinois citizens understand simple budget making,…

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…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representatives Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) spoke out recently to call for the state to commit funding to better maintain historic sites in northwestern Illinois….

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Access to Infant and Toddler Care and Education Grant. This grant aims to fund research evaluating access to infant and toddler care and education, addressing changes…

Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by State Representative Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and co-sponsored by fellow Peoria area State Representatives Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) and Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), as well as the delegation…