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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Supports Illinois’ New Adoption Tax Credit During Governor’s Rockford Visit

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski joined Governor Bruce Rauner at Children’s Home & Aid in Rockford on Thursday to announce Illinois’ first-ever Adoption Tax Credit.  Included in the new FY 2019…


Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Meets with Roscoe Boy Scout Troop 622

Rep. Joe Sosnowski enjoyed spending time visiting with members of Roscoe Boy Scout Troop 622 to discuss state government, constitutional rights, and responsibilities.


Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski at the Boone County Council on Aging Healthy Living Expo

BELVIDERE – State Rep. Joe Sosnowski enjoyed greeting local seniors at the Boone County Council on Aging Healthy Living Expo at Belvidere North High School on Tuesday. Rep. Sosnowski’s office…


Thursday, May 31, 2018
Sosnowski: Illinois Meets Budget Deadline, Still Falls Short

SPRINGFIELD– State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to the final passage of a state budget for Fiscal Year 2019 today by the Illinois General Assembly:…


Friday, May 25, 2018
State Rep. Joe Sosnowski Offers Summer Reading Program

ROCKFORD– State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, has officially launched his 8thAnnual Summer Reading Program for kindergarten through sixth-grade students who live or attend school in the 69th District in portions…


Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Key Deadline Passes; Voters Again Denied Opportunity to Weigh In on Fair Maps

SPRINGFIELD– Supporters of independent redistricting in the State of Illinois have been denied again, as a key deadline came and went on Sunday, May 6 with no legislative action. Article…


Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Announces Local Library Grants Awarded

ROCKFORD—State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R- Rockford) is pleased to announce four local library districts are winners of the Annual Per Capita Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State. The Library…


Friday, April 27, 2018
In the News: Illinois State Police urges FOID Card Holders to Renew Early as June 1 Expiration Approaches

SPRINGFIELD – As the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification card come due for renewal, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging FOID card holders to apply…


Monday, April 23, 2018
House of Representatives Approves Sosnowski Pension Reform Bill on Former Police Chiefs Returning to Service

SPRINGFIELD– The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved common-sense pension reform legislation on April 19 sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, to allow a municipality to hire a chief…


Friday, April 20, 2018
House Republicans Tackling the Teacher Shortage

Our children’s education remains a top priority for Illinois House Republicans, which is why they have taken action to address the growing teacher shortage in our state. First and foremost,…