Senator Lewis’ State Mushroom Bill Sails Through Senate
With students from the Prairie School of DuPage watching remotely from their classroom in Wheaton, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) gained unanimous Senate approval on Thursday of a state symbol bill they worked on together. Through Lewis’ Senate Bill 3514, the Calvatia Gigantea, or “Giant Puffball” is officially designated as the state mushroom. “Since November, […]
Senator Lewis’ Legislative Update
Senator Seth Lewis Appointed to Senate Republicans’ Budget Negotiation Team I am thrilled to announce that I have been appointed to serve on the Senate Republicans’ Budget Negotiation Team. It is a privilege to be appointed and I look forward to having a seat at the table as we discuss spending priorities for the next […]
Wheaton Students Join Senator Seth Lewis as Committee Considers State Symbol Legislation
With 25 students from the Prairie School of DuPage in the committee room with him to help lobby for his bill, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) received unanimous recommended approval from the Senate’s State Government Committee on Wednesday for legislation that designates the Calvatia Gigantea as the official state mushroom. As the bill was presented, […]
Senator Seth Lewis Appointed to Senate Republicans’ Budget Negotiation Team
As discussions for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget begin in earnest, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has been appointed to serve on the Senate Republicans’ Budget Negotiation Team. “Senator Lewis brings a wealth of much-needed expertise to the budget-making process, said Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove). “I am confident he will be a […]
Senator Seth Lewis Champions Legacy Tax Credit
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is championing legislation this year that rewards businesses for not just locating in Illinois, but for choosing to stay in the state. Lewis’ Senate Bill 2075 creates a “legacy tax credit” for any sole proprietorship, LLC, or corporation that is headquartered in the State of Illinois of $100 for each […]
Ongoing Pressures on the Human Services Budget, Hindu American Heritage Month, and More
The Legislature returns to the Capitol on Tuesday, February 6, at that point committees will begin vetting the hundreds of bills that were filed for 2024. A pressing issue we must address this year is the arrival of people into our communities that cannot take care of themselves, and the impact their arrivals are having […]
Close to $5 Million in OSLAD Grants Coming to Communities in Senator Seth Lewis’ 24th Senate District
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has announced that close to $5 million in Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants are coming to communities in the 24th District. “I was pleased to see that communities in the 24th District received a large share of the total grant funds this year,” said Lewis. “The funds […]
Pritzker, IDHS Respond to Pressure from Legislators & Advocates; Postpone Cuts in Service Hours for Professional IDD Caregivers
A plan to significantly cut service hours for professionals who provide care to Illinoisans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live in group homes was put on hold Wednesday after the Pritzker Administration and leaders from his Department of Human Services (IDHS) faced extreme backlash from legislators, service providers, and families whose loved ones […]
Senator Lewis Joins Colleagues in Demanding that Pritzker Rescind Proposed Cuts to Service Hours for Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled Illinoisans
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is demanding that Governor Pritzker rescind a proposal that would significantly reduce service hours for Illinois adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) who live in group homes. Governor Pritzker and his Administration’s Department of Human Services have proposed cutting service hours by 2.5 million in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 budget. […]
Senator Seth Lewis Launches Second Annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive
With the arrival of the new year in Illinois, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is launching his second annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive. To brighten the days of seniors and make sure they know they are a valued part of the community, Senator Lewis is asking students from public and private schools, church groups, […]