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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced

Winners have been announced for the 5thAnnual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Stateline area residents…


Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Talks State Government with 3rd Grade Students

Today I had the opportunity to stop by and talk with Rockford Christian third graders on how government works in Illinois. Had some great questions and enjoyed speaking with all…


Monday, December 3, 2018
Will Illinois Follow Arizona’s Lead on Pension Reform?

By Joe SosnowskiState Representative, 69th District   Illinois is facing a mammoth pension crisis. The credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service released a report showing that Illinois’ unfunded pension liability…


Thursday, November 1, 2018
Local School Districts Can Apply for Property Tax Relief Grants

ROCKFORD –State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, is reminding local school districts in Winnebago and Boone Counties that they can apply for a Property Tax Relief grant provided by the Illinois…


Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Updates Belvidere Seniors on State Issues

Thank you to Heritage Woods of Belvidere for asking me to meet with your residents and opening your doors to local community members to attend my State of the State…


Tuesday, September 25, 2018
In the News: Administrators Over Kids: Seven Ways Illinois’ Education Bureaucracy Siphons Money from Classrooms

Wirepoints Special Report By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner Listen to education officials’ demands for more money and it’s easy to believe Illinois grossly underspends on K-12 education. A $7.2 billion…


Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Names Sosnowski a “Champion of Free Enterprise”

ROCKFORD – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce today named State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, a “Champion of Free Enterprise” for his voting record during the 2017-2018 legislative session. The Illinois…


Thursday, August 30, 2018
Sosnowski: Put Trust Back in Parents

By Joe SosnowskiState Representative, 69th District The line between parental discretion and the heavy hand of government intrusion has grown increasingly blurred, as evidenced by the recent case reported on…


Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Governor Signs Sosnowski Bill to Empower Struggling Students to Complete High School Education

SPRINGFIELD– Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation on Monday to make achieving a high school diploma more attainable for students who are struggling academically or those who have truancy issues.   Prior…


Friday, August 10, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski to Host “Coffee Talk with Joe” in Belvidere

BELVIDERE– Local residents with questions or concerns on issues impacting the State of Illinois are invited to attend an early morning “Coffee Talk with Joe” hosted by State Representative Joe…