Despite constitutional requirements designed to protect the transparency of the legislative process, numerous bills pass the General Assembly in last-minute backroom deals with little to

Springfield, ILL — State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) and State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield), both members of the Senate Executive Appointments Committee, issued the following

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement after former Speaker Michael Madigan was sentencing in federal court: “Today’s sentencing marks another sad day

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement following Senate passage of a Fiscal Year 2026 budget: “With no regard for the ongoing exodus

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement following United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s press conference in Springfield: “The Homeland Security

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) has passed legislation aimed at removing hurdles for disabled individuals. Under current law, disabled individuals (or their parents or guardians)

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) joined with his Republican colleagues in requesting that the United States Attorney General look into Illinois rules for transgender athletes

SPRINGFIELD-  The New Salem State Historic Site is now slated to receive an infusion of funding to perform major repairs, following the work of State Senator

With the former home of a young Abraham Lincoln in disrepair, Illinois lawmakers are joining with local advocates to put forward a package of legislation

State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) released the following statement regarding the United States Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Illinois: “Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and their