State Senator Neil Anderson (IL)
Recent News About State Senator Neil Anderson (IL)
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Senator Anderson Releases Statement on Partisan Election Bill
State Senator Neil Anderson has released a statement criticizing the passage of Senate Bill 2412. In his statement, Senator Anderson expressed strong opposition to the bill, accusing the Democrats of manipulating the election process for their benefit.Senator Anderson condemned the bill, stating, “We always hear about cheating and election interference, well here it is. While the democratic gerrymandering of maps wasn’t good enough for the left, now they’ve passed a bill during election season to change the rules and stack the deck for their favored incumbent candidates...
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Legislation to Provide Stability for Abused Children Passes the Senate
Senate Republicans have successfully pushed forward legislation aimed at providing stability for abused children in the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) custody. The bill, known as Senate Bill 2824 and introduced by McClure, focuses on ensuring that these vulnerable children can continue attending school in the district where they originally resided, even after being removed from their homes by DCFS."Allowing children to remain in their current schools provides a measure of stability and familiarity for children who desperately need it," stated Senator...
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Senate Republicans Advance Legislation to Provide Flexible Daycare Scheduling Options
In a bid to offer more daycare scheduling options for shift workers, Senate Republicans have taken a step forward by advancing legislation aimed at providing increased flexibility for working parents.According to Senator Jil Tracy, the sponsor of the bill, Senate Bill 3207 allows daycare centers to operate 24 hours a day, offering child care services for up to 12 hours for children whose parents work in positions with regularly scheduled shifts. The legislation includes a provision mandating a 10-hour gap between daycare visits to ensure adequate rest for the children....
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Hundreds Rally in Support of Second Amendment at Statehouse
On April 18, hundreds of supporters of the Second Amendment gathered at the Statehouse in Springfield for the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD) event. The rally aimed to bring together individuals who advocate for the Second Amendment and lawmakers to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners.The day began in downtown Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Convention Center, where attendees gathered for a rally before marching to the Capitol. Various speakers addressed the crowd, highlighting the importance of upholding constitutional rights and engaging with local...
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Legislation Advances for Better Access to Workforce Development Programs
Legislation Advances for Better Access to Workforce Development ProgramsApr 12 2024Legislation advanced this week in Illinois with the aim of enhancing workforce development efforts through a new transparency act. Senate Bill 2907, introduced by Senator Dave Syverson, is set to improve access to state-funded economic development programs and resources.According to the proposal, the Illinois Job Training and Workforce Development Transparency Act would require collaboration between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and relevant state agencies...
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Sen. Anderson Partners with Illinois Optometric Association to Give Away Free Solar Glasses
State Senator Neil Anderson has partnered with the Illinois Optometric Association to giveaway free solar glasses for the upcoming 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024."Solar eclipse glasses can be picked up at Senator Anderson’s District Office located at 103 N College Avenue, Suite 201, Aledo, between the office hours of 8:30AM and 4:00PM.""If you are unable to make it during normal business hours, you can call the office at 309-230-7584 or email senatorneilanderson@gmail.com to make arrangements to pick up your free glasses."
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Senator Anderson Pushes for Education Transparency with New Bill
State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) is advocating for increased transparency in education with the introduction of Senate Bill 2772, which aims to enhance parental awareness of classroom materials and curriculum details by mandating schools to publish this information on district websites.Speaking about the importance of parental involvement in education, Senator Anderson emphasized, "Parents should know what their children are being taught in school, so they can serve as an active participant in their child’s education. Imagine, as a parent, knowing that your sixth...
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Anderson Commends U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision to Overturn Activist Judges’ Rulings
State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has commended the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to overturn activist judges' rulings regarding the removal of Donald Trump from the Colorado state ballot. The 9-0 ruling by the Supreme Court not only reversed the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision but also nullified a similar ruling by a Cook County Judge.In response to the Supreme Court’s decision, Senator Anderson stated, "The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in this case is a resounding rebuke of activist judges’ attempts to strip citizens of our state and...
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Anderson Condemns Activist Judge’s Decision to Remove Trump from the Illinois Ballot
State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has spoken out against a recent ruling by a Cook County Judge that removed Donald Trump from the Illinois primary ballot. Anderson expressed his strong dissent, stating, “I vehemently disagree with the decision to remove Donald Trump from the Illinois ballot because it is the right of the citizens of our state to decide who they want to serve as their elected officials – not activist judges.” Anderson emphasized the importance of upholding the voters' rights in the democratic process.In his statement, Anderson also called for...
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Senator Anderson Delivers Homemade Valentine's Cards to Area Seniors
State Senator Neil Anderson brought smiles to the faces of seniors in the 47th Senate District this Valentine's Day. As part of his annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, Senator Anderson personally delivered homemade cards to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and other long-term care facilities.With the help of numerous organizations and groups in the community, Senator Anderson's Valentines for Seniors Card Drive has become a cherished tradition. Speaking about the support received, Senator Anderson expressed his gratitude, saying, "It's great to see so many...
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Senator Anderson announces $3 million in grants for parks and recreation
State Senator Neil Anderson has announced that $3 million in state grants have been awarded to five communities in the 47th District through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program. This program aims to connect underserved communities to the outdoors by funding land acquisition and development for outdoor recreation.Senator Anderson expressed his enthusiasm for the investments in the district, stating, "The OSLAD Program has served a tremendous role in connecting underserved communities to the great outdoors...
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Senate Republicans Help Convince Gov. Pritzker to Pause Budget Cuts for the Developmentally Disabled
Senate Republicans in Illinois have successfully convinced Governor Pritzker to halt proposed budget cuts for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) community. The cuts, proposed by the Pritzker administration, would have resulted in a reduction of 2.5 million hours of services provided by Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in group homes where approximately 10,000 adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities reside. This reduction would have amounted to nearly $90 million dollars and would have impacted 90% of all group home residents.Lawmakers...
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Discontinuation of Scholarship Program Pushing Private Schools to Close
Democratic leadership's refusal to extend the popular Invest in Kids scholarship program is having a significant impact on private schools across the state. The closure of four private schools has been attributed, in part, to the loss of the Invest in Kids Scholarship program.Notre Dame Academy in Belleville, St. Odilo in Berwyn, St. Frances of Rome in Cicero, and St. Ann in Nashville are the four schools that have recently announced their closure due to the discontinuation of the scholarship program.The Invest in Kids scholarship fund was established as a result of a...
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Illinois Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce New Gun Restriction Law
Several sheriffs in Illinois have announced that they will not enforce the state's recently implemented gun restriction law, known as the "Protect Illinois Communities Act." The law, which went into effect on January 1, 2024, prohibits the sale of certain firearms, as well as some pistols, large-capacity magazines, and specific gun parts, such as folding stocks. However, it allows individuals who possessed these items before the law's enactment to keep them if they registered them by the given deadline.One of the vocal opponents of the new law is Senator Anderson, who...
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Senator Anderson Hosts Annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive
State Senator Neil Anderson is once again hosting his annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive, inviting constituents across the 47th District to show their appreciation for senior citizens. The card drive, which runs from now until February 5, 2024, aims to brighten the day of seniors who may feel lonely or forgotten on Valentine's Day."We hope to show our seniors how much they are appreciated by receiving personalized and creative cards from the community," said Senator Anderson. "On a day focused around love, it's important to remember our seniors and make them feel...
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Senator Anderson calls migrant crisis hypocritical
State Senator Neil Anderson has criticized Governor JB Pritzker and state and federal Democrats for prioritizing migrants over tax-paying residents in Illinois. Senator Anderson expressed his concern, stating, "This administration has made it clear that the hard-working law-abiding citizens of our state don't matter." He highlighted the struggles faced by residents, such as reduced incomes and increased prices for daily needs, while the governor spends billions of taxpayer dollars on non-citizens.Governor Pritzker has passed the largest budget in state history, with...
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Lawmakers Hear Testimony on AWB Rules
Members of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) convened on December 12th to listen to testimony from various agencies regarding proposed rules. One of the key topics discussed was the Illinois State Police's (ISP) proposed permanent rules for enforcing the state's "assault weapon" ban (AWB).Currently, the ISP's temporary emergency rules are still in effect while the proposed permanent rules await action at the January meeting of JCAR. The emergency rules include provisions for registering existing firearms covered by the AWB. Owners of banned firearms...
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Illinois Firearm Deer Season Concluded with Over 76,000 Deer Harvested
Illinois deer hunters have wrapped up the primary firearm season, with a total harvest of 76,232 deer. Although this number is slightly lower than last year's harvest of 76,854 deer, it still represents a successful season for hunters in the state.The data from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) shows that the seven-day 2023 Illinois firearm deer season saw a slight decrease in the number of deer harvested compared to the previous year. However, it is important to note that these numbers are preliminary and subject to change as more data is collected....
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Next phase of Illinois' broadband expansion
Illinois is taking the next step in its efforts to enhance broadband access across the state for its residents. The Illinois Broadband Lab (IBL), in collaboration with the Illinois Office of Broadband and the University of Illinois System, is deploying $1.04 billion in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds.One of the key initiatives under the BEAD Program is to challenge the accuracy of the FCC broadband map's designation of unserved and underserved locations. By allowing local governments, nonprofit organizations, and Internet service...
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New Form to Report Public Corruption in Illinois
Illinois residents now have a new way to report suspected public corruption directly to the Illinois State Police (ISP). The ISP's Special Investigations Unit has created an online form specifically for reporting allegations of criminal misconduct committed by elected officials and appointees at the state, county, and local levels.The aim of the new form is to provide a centralized reporting system for individuals who have witnessed public officials behaving badly. It also seeks to clear up any confusion about which agency or entity to report such allegations to. By...