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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski welcomes student physician assistants to Springfield

Students from Midwestern University were in Springfield today and stopped for a visit with Rep. Joe Sosnowski. It was great talking to them about their future as physician assistants and…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Rep. Joe Sosnowski statement on the passing of the Reverend Jesse Jackson

“The Reverend Jesse Jackson was a man of faith whose consequential life has been an indelible part of our state and national history over the last six decades. His legacy…


Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires

From the Caucus Blog: When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate…


Friday, January 30, 2026
SNAP Work Requirement Changes Take Effect February 1

Due to federal legislation passed last year, Illinois will finally see reform to the SNAP program (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). Many of the changes should help promote employment and reduce…


Friday, January 23, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order on State Spending

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the results of Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2025-05 released this week that has identified $481.6 million in FY26 General…


Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski offers Republican solutions on Affordability

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) spoke at a Capitol press conference in Springfield on Wednesday to confront affordability concerns facing Illinois families; harmful policies enacted by Governor Pritzker and the…


Friday, January 9, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski meets with Cub Scouts, local community leaders

This week Rep. Sosnowski spoke to the young leaders of Cub Scout Pack #207 in the Rockford area as well as to participants in the “Leadership Greater McHenry County” program…


Friday, December 19, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Chicago Bears announcement regarding expansion of relocation search

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement today in response to the Chicago Bears’ announcement that they are expanding their relocation search to include Northwest Indiana: “I fully…


Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski visits Rock Valley College

Rep. Joe Sosnowski visited Rock Valley College on Wednesday to meet with faculty, staff, and trustees. He received an update on key initiatives from the college, shared his priorities for…