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Sen. Bailey to Serve on Several Statewide Commissions

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) will be lending his knowledge, leadership, and work ethic to three statewide efforts focused on developing solutions for major issues. Bailey was recently appointed to serve on the Illinois Commission on the Elimination of Poverty, the Commission on Environmental Justice,... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Eliminate FOID Cards

Wednesday, April 7 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Noting the negative impact that the backlog of unprocessed FOID (Firearm Owners IDentification) card applications has had on people’s second amendment rights, State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s FOID program. "FOID cards may have served a purpose in the days before... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Pushes for Tax Credit for Families Paying for Long Term Care

Friday, March 26 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Long-term care expenses can be incredibly expensive for patients and their family members. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation aimed at offering some financial help for those who have to cover the costs. "Times are tough for families across the state. If... Read More.

Sen. Darren Bailey Releases Updated Mobile Office Hours

Monday, March 22 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) wants to make sure that state government resources remain accessible to the residents of the 55th District. He is continuing his mobile office hours program, where district office staff set up shop one day per week in different areas. “Our offices... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Governor’s Reopening Announcement

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s announcement of a “Bridge Phase” for reopening. "This week it's a bridge, tomorrow it's a ferry, maybe next week it could be another flight to Florida for his family. Despite declining... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Help Foster Families Cover Expenses

Thursday, March 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- Families who chose to bring a foster child into their home could soon receive some financial help from the state due to legislation filed by State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Senate Bill 1811 would create a state income tax credit equal to foster care expenses,... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Works to Help Ease Statewide Teacher Shortage

Wednesday, March 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- As school districts across Illinois continue to struggle with hiring teachers to fill openings, many in the field point to the government-mandated edTPA test as a significant roadblock to future teachers. State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has filed legislation to eliminate the state’s... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Files Legislation to Protect Elections by Requiring Paper Ballots

Thursday, March 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD- One of the simplest and best ways to ensure ballot security and protect the integrity of elections from hackers is to bring back the use of paper ballots, according to State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville). Bailey has filed legislation mandating the return of paper... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Signing of HB3653

Tuesday, February 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signing HB3653. “This is a dangerous new law that will make our communities less safe, it’s that simple. I had hoped Governor Pritzker would listen to the voices of people from... Read More.

Sen. Bailey Statement on Budget Address

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) released the following statement following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address. “Last year at this time, the Governor put forward an unbalanced budget that relied on tax hikes that hadn’t passed, financial help that might not be coming, and more... Read More.