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Bryant opposes repeal of parental notice
On Oct. 26, Senate Democrat lawmakers passed House Bill 370, which would repeal Illinois’ Parental Notice of Abortion (PNA) Act. Senator Bryant spoke out against

NEW! Tourism Attractions & Festivals Grant Program
A new grant program is available to help boost and revitalize the tourism industry after COVID-19 brought hardships and stalled many attractions and festivals across

Steer clear: Deer mating season is here
The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources want to remind drivers to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways across

ISBE changes recognition status for private schools
The Illinois State Board of Education quietly updated the recognition status of eight nonpublic schools last week, moving them from “non recognized” to “on probation.”

Despite pledge, Pritzker approves ‘partisan’ maps again
Democrat leaders continue to choose political power over the will of the people by once again not allowing sufficient public input into revised legislative maps

Illinois economy recovering more slowly
Illinois economy recovering more slowly Job seekers in Illinois are not keeping pace with those seeking work in other Midwestern states. At 7 percent, the

Bryant reacts to passage of controversial energy legislation
On Sept. 13, Senate lawmakers returned to Springfield to vote on a controversial energy package that includes the largest utility rate increase in Illinois history

Southern Illinois Legislators Postpone Carbondale and Marion Senior Fairs
State Senator Dale Fowler and State Senator Terri Bryant, and State Representatives Dave Severin, Patrick Windhorst, and Paul Jacobs released the following joint statement on

Bryant defends parental rights
Continuing her efforts to put an end to continued government overreach at the hands of Governor JB Pritzker, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has filed
