Category: Newsletter

Revised legislative maps pass despite criticism of process Using the same non-transparent process they used when the first set of redistricting maps were approved in

Governor Signs DeWitte Legislation that Addresses Social Isolation in Nursing Homes This last year-and-a-half has been incredibly difficult for seniors who have been largely unable

Gov. signs DeWitte legislation that strengthens reporting requirements for teachers convicted of felony crimes Legislation I sponsored this year that strengthens reporting requirements for teachers

Senate Republicans push for local control in school safety decisions As the start of the 2021-2022 school year gets underway, school districts across the state

Pritzker continues to rule unilaterally Since the Governor’s announcement on August 4 of new Pre-K-12 mask mandates and mandatory vaccines for some classifications of state

DeWitte End of Session report lands in District 33 mailboxes My 2021 End of Session report landed in mailboxes across the 33rd District this week.

Schools regain some local control On July 9, 2021, the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released its updated Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Kindergarten

Republicans push for state offices to resume operations With the State of Illinois solidly in Phase 5 of the reopening plan, Senate Republicans continue their

Illinois Schools Call on State Board to Restore Local Control I believe firmly that state government should be supporting and assisting school districts to make

PTELL Bill Sent to Governor This year I sponsored legislation that improves local taxing bodies’ ability to properly budget based on property assessment data provided