Senator Seth Lewis’ February Newsletter

Just a Few Days Remaining in Valentines for Seniors Program The February 7 deadline for participation in my 3rd annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive is quickly approaching. We have received some really cute cards and drawings, but we need more submissions if we are to match last year’s numbers. Won’t you help put a […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ January 2025 Newsletter

Happy New Year to you and your family! As we embark upon a new year filled with endless possibilities, I would like to provide some information about some of the new laws that took effect on January 1, 2025. Aside from laws passed during the 2024 legislative session, on January 1, 2025, the final step […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ December Newsletter

Happy Holidays! As we approach the end of 2024, I want to take a moment to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as your State Senator for the 24th District. I hope this special season brings you time to enjoy the company […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ November Newsletter

Senate Transportation Committee Concludes Sessions on Public Transit Systems Reforms As a member of Senate Transportation Committee, I attended several meetings over the past few months to discuss Illinois’ public transit systems— its financial challenges, and how service and governance can be improved in the future. Here in the suburbs, public transportation is a vital […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ October E-Newsletter

Senator Seth Lewis Earns “A” Ranking on IMA Legislative Scorecard In recognition of the votes I have taken in the legislature that benefit manufacturers and the broader business community in Illinois, I am proud to announce I was recently named a “Champion of Manufacturing” by the Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA). I earned an “A” in […]
Senator Lewis Earns an “A” on Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Scorecard

Senator Lewis Earns an “A” on Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Scorecard The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its 2024 Legislative Environmental Scorecard last week and I am thrilled to announce that I earned an “A”. The scorecard, which is released annually, assigns legislators a percentage score based on how they voted on bills affecting the […]
Senator Seth Lewis’ End of Session Report

The residents of the 24th District sent me to Springfield to find bipartisan solutions to the state’s most pressing problems and to make Illinois a place where people want to live, rather than leave. I have worked very hard to form and nurture relationships with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, and as a result, I […]
With less than one month to go, session hits high gear in Springfield

Senator Lewis Joins Senate Minority Leader to Push Public Safety Reforms in Springfield On May 1, I joined Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) for a Capitol press conference where we highlighted legislation that addresses an issue of growing concern in the suburbs- fleeing and eluding the police. We were joined by Naperville Police […]
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 […]
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 […]