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Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on massive fraud exposed due to Gov. Pritzker’s mismanagement of unemployment benefits

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, released the following statement regarding the Illinois Auditor General’s report that the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES) paid out $5.24 billion in overpayments, including fraudulent…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on FY24 state budget

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement today on the FY24 Illinois state budget: “The biggest takeaway from this budget is that the Democrat majority is voting themselves…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
State of Illinois Launches Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits for Illinois Businesses

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit application for eligible companies. BCJA is a bipartisan…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski offers families free access to Chicago-area museums

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) wants to help families in the 69th District take advantage of world-class museums and educational institutions when they visit the Chicago area. Constituents can reserve Sosnowski’s…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski calls for Illinois General Assembly to make ethics reform a priority

In response to the verdict of the “ComEd Four” trial in Chicago today, State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, is urging colleagues in the Illinois General Assembly to take action this…


Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski legislation would bolster Invest in Kids tax credit, make scholarship program permanent

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has filed House Bill 1257 to expand and make permanent the Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program. Enacted in 2017, the Invest in Kids…


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
House passes Rep. Sosnowski bill to prevent fraudulent vehicle registrations

The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved bipartisan legislation on Wednesday introduced and sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, to protect motorists by providing that all motor vehicles in…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Rep. Joe Sosnowski announces new committee assignments

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, has been appointed Republican Spokesperson on the Revenue and Finance Committee for the 2023-2025 legislative term, a leadership position that plays a decisive role in…


Wednesday, January 11, 2023
103rd Illinois General Assembly gets underway; Rep. Sosnowski embarks on new term

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, took the oath of office on Wednesday at the inauguration ceremony of the 103rd General Assembly held at the Sangamon Auditorium on the campus of…


Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Sarah Chevrier joins Office of Rep. Joe Sosnowski as Community Relations Coordinator

Sarah Chevrier of Poplar Grove has joined the office of State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, in the role of Community Relations Coordinator for the 69th District, which includes portions of…