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…

Belvidere… As the legislature enters into the new 99th General Assembly, State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Belvidere) discussed his new committee assignments and the impact it could have on the 69th…

Inauguration, Budget & Executive Orders In his inaugural address, Governor Rauner made budget reform, job creation, economic growth, and educational reform four of the top priorities of his new administration….

Springfield, IL … On Thursday, Governor Quinn called for a special session of the General Assembly in January to consider a 2016 special election to replace the late Illinois Comptroller…