Springfield… State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has issued the following statement in response to Governor Bruce Rauner’s decision to restore the $26 million in cuts that were made on the…

Springfield… State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) passed legislation that will allow for amateur kickboxing tournaments to come back to Rockford and the entire State, ensuring adequate safety measures for all…

Springfield… After a recent “Chicago Tribune” investigation showing the Chicago red light program failed to deliver on longtime safety claims, State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) co-sponsored legislation to eliminate the…

FY15 Budget Solution and Forecast for FY16 Budget  The Illinois House and Senate took a tough, but necessary vote to fix the $1.6 billion gap in the FY15 budget.  The…

State Representative Joe Sosnowski kicked off his Capitol Classroom Program with homeschoolers from Rockford Hallstrom. The program gives students the opportunity to get a firsthand experience in state government.  …

IDOT: “project may or may not be terminated” Springfield… The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) issued a response to local lawmakers regarding the possible future of an Amtrak passenger rail…

Unfunded mandates in need of  reform As the Illinois Legislature searches for ways to provide taxpayers relief, everything must be on the table.  That is why I have introduced House…

Last Wednesday, State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) had the opportunity to meet with the Winnebago-Boone County Farm Bureau. Legislators were able to discuss current legislation and the Farm Bureau’s positions.

As the Illinois Legislature searches for ways to provide taxpayers relief, everything must be on the table. That is why I have introduced House Bill 261, which will remove the…

Springfield… Today, newly elected Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of the State speech. State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) released the following statement in reaction to the Governor’s…