Senator Seth Lewis Seeks Better Transparency for Mail-In Ballot Information
In response to a perceived “slow rolling” of the release of mail-in ballot data in DuPage County following the November 5 election, today State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “Illinoisans deserve full transparency when it comes to elections, and in the three days that have passed since the November 5 election, […]
Senator Lewis Responds to News that All Members of CPS Board of Education Resigned their Seats
News broke on Friday that every current member of the Chicago Board of Education resigned their position so they did not have to face ongoing pressure by Mayor Brandon Johnson to fire Pedro Martizez. In response to learning of the mass resignations, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “It’s troubling that every […]
Senator Seth Lewis Votes Against Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
On May 26, Senate Democrats pushed through a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax hikes. In response to the Senate’s passage of the budget, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who voted against it, released the following statement: “As lawmakers, we have a duty to create a budget […]
Senator Seth Lewis Reacts to Senate Approval of Map for Chicago Public Schools’ First Elected School Board
On Thursday, the Illinois Senate approved a measure that creates the map of voting districts for the City of Chicago’s first elected school board. Following the vote, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who spoke out against the proposed map during the Senate debate, issued the following statement: “Maps should be drawn by independent commissions, […]
Senator Lewis Votes Against FY 2024 Budget
On Thursday night, the Senate approved a Fiscal Year 2024 budget that spends over $50 billion. After the 34 to 22 vote, State Senator Seth Lewis, who voted against the budget, issued the following statement: “We live in a wonderful state with great potential, and we had an opportunity this year to collaborate on a […]
Senator Seth Lewis Responds to Foxx Decision not to Seek Reelection in 2024
On Tuesday, April 25, Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced she will not seek re-election to the office she has held for two terms. Upon hearing the announcement, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “Today’s news that Kim Foxx will not seek re-election provides hope for residents of Cook County. Chicago […]
Senator Lewis Voices Disappointment over Rail Merger Approval
On Wednesday, March 15, federal regulators approved a $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railroad by Canadian Pacific. It was the first major railroad merger in more than 20 years, and it will have a direct impact on several suburban Chicago communities. In response to Wednesday’s announcement, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who represents […]
Senator Lewis Applauds Illinois’ Rankings in Site Selection Magazine Annual Study
In its recent rankings of state-by-state corporate expansion and relocation projects, Site Selection Magazine has announced the State of Illinois had the second most qualified capital investment projects in the nation in 2022, and the fourth most projects per capita. Additionally, Chicago saw the most projects in metropolitan areas. Upon learning of the rankings, State […]
Senator Seth Lewis Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address
On February 15, Governor JB Pritzker presented his combined State of the State and Budget Address before a joint session of the Illinois Senate and House. During the 55-minute speech, Governor Pritzker outlined a $49.6 billion General Fund spending plan for Fiscal Year 2024. At the conclusion of the address, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) […]
Senator Seth Lewis Congratulates Dr. Tony Sanders on New Role of State Superintendent of Education
On January 31, Governor JB Pritzker named School District U-46 Superintendent Dr. Tony Sanders the new Illinois State Superintendent of Education. In response to the announcement, District U-46 resident and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) issued the following statement: “As the parent of two successful U-46 graduates, I extend my most heartfelt congratulations to […]