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Senator Don DeWitte’s Legislative News
Legislation Proposed to Boost Illinois Engineering Talent Pipeline I have signed on as the Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation aimed at supporting Illinois engineering students and

Senator Don DeWitte Co-Sponsors Legislation to Boost Illinois’ Engineering Talent Pipeline
Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced legislation aimed at supporting Illinois engineering students and engaging them in the state engineering workforce after graduation. Senate Minority Leader John

Senator DeWitte’s Legislative Update
Governor Pritzker Pushes Another Record-Breaking Budget Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address last week drew sharp criticism because it was short on substance and heavy on

Senator Don DeWitte Reacts to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
Following Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday, State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) issued the following statement: “Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal once again attempts

Senator Don DeWitte’s Legislative Update
Senate Republicans Push for Affordability Ahead of Governor’s Budget Address As Governor JB Pritzker prepares to deliver his annual budget address on Wednesday of this week, my

Senator Don DeWitte Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Accessible Parks for Illinois Families
Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) has introduced legislation to ensure Illinois park funding reaches the greatest number of children and families, particularly those with disabilities,

Senator Don DeWitte’s Legislative News
Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence In response to the dramatic rise in domestic violence-related deaths, I am championing a legislative package to help protect victims

SNAP Work Requirement Rules Change in 2026
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is sharing updated information and resources for SNAP recipients as new federal policy changes take effect in 2026.

Senator Don DeWitte’s Legislative News
Senate Returns to Springfield Ahead of Key Bill Filing Deadline The Illinois Senate returns to Springfield this week as lawmakers continue the work for the spring legislative
