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Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan in federal court Friday on 10 felony convictions including bribery,…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski Reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s Congressional Testimony on Illinois’ Sanctuary State Policies

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s testimony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Governor…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski offers Summer Reading Program to K – 6th grade students

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) is offering his 15th Annual Summer Reading Program for kindergarten through sixth grade students who live or attend school in the 69th District, which includes portions of…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on FY26 Budget

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement upon passage of the FY26 state budget by the Illinois House of Representatives on Saturday: “Illinois citizens cannot afford more out-of-control…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski files bill to strengthen Illinois gaming industry

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has filed new legislation to strengthen Illinois’ gaming industry and sustain its long-term success by allowing the three most underperforming casinos to relocate to a…


Thursday, April 24, 2025
House Republicans Glad Democrats Want to Join the Conversation to Make Illinois More Competitive

The Republican members of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Travis Weaver (R-Edwards), are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
House Republicans Unveil Legislative Package to Deliver Property Tax Relief

Illinois House Republican lawmakers unveiled their legislative bill package to deliver property tax relief to residents across the state. Assistant Minority Leader Dan Ugaste (Geneva) and State Representatives Joe Sosnowski…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s State of the State Address

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State Address delivered to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
After Madigan guilty verdict, Rep. Sosnowski calls for Stronger Ethics Laws

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, expected the verdict in the high-profile federal court case against former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Today, a jury found Madigan guilty on…


Thursday, January 30, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski announces committee assignments for 104th General Assembly

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, announced his committee assignments for the new 104th General Assembly today. Sosnowski will reprise his role as Republican Spokesperson on the Revenue and Finance Committee,…