Politics

Rep. Schweizer is Accepting Applications for Summer Legislative Internship Program
The program is open to candidates in high school or college that want the opportunity to experience state legislative work. The program runs from June 2nd through August 15th and interns will be working out of Rep. Schweizer's district office in Danville.
May 07, 2025

Senator Rose: Governor Will have Another Chance to Do Right on Mahomet Aquifer Issue When Bill is Placed Before Him
Rose says if things goes as well in the House as they did in the Senate, this bill would arrive on the governor's desk with a veto-proof majority. But still, what would the governor do?
May 06, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Launches U.S. Senate Campaign
"This moment requires proven leaders who have the experience to take on the toughest battles. I've never backed down - not from gun lobbyists, not from MAGA extremists, and certainly not from a fight for what's right."
May 06, 2025

Faraci Measure Expands Access to Financial Resources for Students with Disabilities
"Families navigating disabilities shouldn't have to dig to find resources that can change their child's future," said Faraci (D-Champaign). "We're making sure critical information finds them - early, directly and without exception."
May 06, 2025

Yocum: Legislative session ends with passage of balanced state budget, tax relief and other key priorities for Hoosiers
The budget accounts for lowering Indiana's state income tax each of the next two years, which will save taxpayers over $200 million per year. The legislature also advanced major property tax relief and reform legislation this session. Together, these two tax cuts will save Hoosiers $1.3 billion in taxes over the next t...
May 06, 2025

Indivisibles Vermilion County Sees Weather Turn Calmer Just in Time for May Day Protest March
It was dark and windy and stormy looking for a while, but by the time they crossed the road at Vermilion and Seminary, it was more on the sunny and calm side.
May 01, 2025

Senate Bill to Protect Mahomet Aquifer Passes House Committee, Schweizer Serves as Chief Co-Sponsor
The bill would ban carbon sequestration in any sequestration facilities that overlies, underlies, or passes through a sole-source aquifer, like the Mahomet Aquifer.
May 01, 2025

Ceremony Recalls Tragedy 55 Years Ago
A memorial ceremony held in Danville over the weekend brought back memories of a tragedy more than fifty years ago. Bill Pickett explains... Jeff Cooper, on right in the photo, speaks with State Senator Paul Farachi before the ceremony. Jeff and his twin brother, Greg, were only 13 when their father died in the shoot...
Apr 27, 2025

Schweizer Hosts Local Leaders for Annual Women to Watch Conference in Springfield
Amber serves as the principal at Liberty Elementary in Danville, one of the schools in the Danville Community Consolidated School District that serves students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Alayna is an independent insurance agent and also works as a doula for Brightpoint, a nonprofit organization that provides...
Apr 24, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on Senator Dick Durbin's Retirement
We are lucky to have his voice in the Senate to stand for our farmers, veterans, small businesses, and children for the next year and a half. I wish him and Loretta the best as they plan for the next chapter."
Apr 23, 2025