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Phelps Blasts Attempts to Limit Gun Rights, Joins Local Advocates for Day of Action

Friday, April 8 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, joined members of the Illinois State Rifle Association Wednesday in Springfield for their annual Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day and called on lawmakers to end their attacks on law-abiding gun owners and the Second Amendment.“I love seeing and... Read More.

Phelps Fights for Funding for Autism Programs

Wednesday, April 6 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is fighting to protect vital services for Southern Illinois families grappling with autism as programs continue to be cut by Republican Governor Bruce Rauner. “Hardworking Southern Illinois families who have children and loved ones with Autism should not be made... Read More.

Phelps Encourages Residents to Stand Against Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 5 by Jc Tinsley

With 27,000 reported cases of child abuse in Illinois every year, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is calling on Southern Illinoisans to join him and Prevent Child Abuse Illinois in wearing blue on Friday, April 8 as a sign of commitment to preventing child... Read More.

Phelps Introduces Bill Authorizing Back Pay Owed to Correctional Officers, Emergency Responders and other State Workers

Wednesday, March 30 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation late Friday to appropriate over $63 million in back pay for state workers following the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision last week to vacate a previous decision requiring the state to pay the owed wages. “Last week’s ruling by... Read More.

Phelps Holds Carbondale Office Hours in April

Monday, March 28 by Jc Tinsley

Wanting to hear from residents, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, will be holding satellite office hours in Carbondale on Monday, April 25th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, located at 200 S Illinois Ave. in Carbondale“Illinois is facing many issues... Read More.

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Friday, March 25 by Jc Tinsley

To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, has introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications.“Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C. politicians to... Read More.

Phelps Aims to Speed Up Coal Mining Approval Process, Cut Government Red Tape

Monday, March 21 by Jc Tinsley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate the local economy, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, introduced legislation making it easier for coal companies to receive approval of mining applications. “Coal is vital to Southern Illinois’ economy and despite recent efforts by President Obama and Washington D.C.... Read More.

Phelps Expresses Anger, Disappointment Over Lack of FEMA Funding

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

State Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, issued the following statement Thursday after receiving word that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Illinois’ request for flood assistance:“I think it is absolutely ridiculous that we were denied assistance from FEMA for the flooding in Alexander and... Read More.

Phelps Continues Fight to Stop Retirement Tax, Calls on Residents to Sign Petition Backing His Efforts

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

As residents gather their documents and prepare to file their taxes, state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, is renewing his call Thursday to join him in his fight to oppose a tax on retirement income. “Tax season is a painful reminder for some folks that we... Read More.

Phelps Leads Bi-partisan Effort to Reopen Hardin County Work Camp

Wednesday, March 2 by Jc Tinsley

SPIRNGFIELD, Ill. – The Hardin County Work Camp is one step closer to reopening after state Rep. Brandon Phelps, D-Harrisburg, passed legislation out of the House of Representatives Tuesday requiring that the camp remain open.“The Hardin County Work Camp is so vital to Southern... Read More.