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WICS: State Senator files bill to allow 3-year hunting and fishing license renewals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) filed Senate Bill 1232 which would allow outdoorsmen and women the ability to renew their hunting and fishing licenses every three years instead of every year. Additionally, the legislation provides the ability to obtain one combined license for the two. To read the full article, click here
WQAD: Chicago police officer shot and killed; State Senator proposes death penalty for those who kill first responders
State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) proposed the bill to reinstate the death penalty for those who kill first responders, EMS, or DOC workers. To watch the video, click here
News Channel 20: New proposed bill introduces gun training for some Illinois Politicians
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCCU) — Two Illinois state senators recently reintroduced a state bill that would require some Illinois politicians to undergo gun safety training. State Senator Neil Anderson, (R) IL 47th, reintroduced Senate Bill 2106, and State Senator Andrew Chesney, (R) IL 45th, has since co-sponsored the bill. To read the full article, click here
The State Journal-Register: Senate passes version of assault-style weapons ban; Act returns to House for vote
The Illinois Senate on Monday passed an amended version of the assault-style weapons ban. The Protect Illinois Communities Act now heads to the Illinois House of Representatives for a concurrence vote Tuesday. The matter was discussed on the Senate floor in a relatively short debate with several Republicans rising in opposition to House Bill 5471.
Tenth Amendment Center: Illinois Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales in the State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Dec. 8, 2022) – A bill introduced in the Illinois Senate would legalize the permitless sale of raw milk on a farm where it is produced. The passage of this bill would expand food freedom in Illinois and take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Sen. Neil Anderson (R)
Illinois Valley Times: Anderson promotes duck blind lottery: ‘If you’re a waterfowl hunter, mark your calendars’
Senator Neil Anderson is urging water fowl hunters to get ready for the duck blind lottery at the end of July. “If you’re a waterfowl hunter, mark your calendars for July 30-31st! ” Anderson said in a July 7 Facebook post. In the post, Anderson shared a link to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “Waterfowl hunting blind
The Center Square: Measure to ban ‘assault weapons’ in Illinois gains cosponsors and criticism
(The Center Square) – A measure gaining Democratic support at the Illinois statehouse would ban the possession of certain types of guns. State Rep. Maura Hirschauer’s House Bill 5522, filed in January, bans the sale, transfer or possession of certain types of firearms and magazines. “Weapons of war have no place in our homes and
Fox2Now: Union slams plan that could mean 1,000 jobs lost at Granite City steel mill
As corporate decision makers choose to leave Illinois it isn’t surprising to see organized labor working to make sure members are not overlooked. We have to hold JB Pritzker’s feet to the fire and make sure that people understand his failure to lead on the economy is the reason companies are looking elsewhere to grow
Our Quad Cities: Bill to support emergency dispatchers signed into law
Emergency dispatchers will now be able to access many of the same services and benefits as other first responders, thanks to legislation sponsored by State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) and State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) that was signed into law last week. “Dispatchers have an incredibly tough, stressful and important job, dealing with emergencies and
West Central Reporter: Anderson signs ‘Big Family Pledge,’ vows to ‘defend families at all costs’
Neil Anderson, a candidate running for Illinois state Senate in District 47, has recently signed on to the Big Family Pledge, committing to defending American families from left-wing activist policies. Striving to make the family the most powerful, well-represented special-interest group in Washington, D.C., the American Principles Project (APP) is the only national pro-family organization engaging directly