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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tax Day 2026: Rep. Sosnowski on Gov. Pritzker’s failed record; Republican solutions

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) spoke at a Capitol press conference on Wednesday to call attention to Gov. Pritzker’s failed record on taxes and highlight solutions offered by House Republicans…


Thursday, April 2, 2026
In the News: Rockford-area lawmaker proposes bill to stop large property tax increases

From WIFR: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WIFR) – A bill proposed by Rockford-area State Rep. Joe Sosnowski would change how property taxes are determined as a way to stop large tax increases…


Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Illinois voters support opting into scholarship program

Nearly 55% of Illinois voters support the state opting into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program and more than 29 counties held ballot referenda supporting opt-in in Illinois’ March Primary…


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski, Sen. Syverson to host I-PASS event in Belvidere on April 20

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway on Monday, April 20 in Belvidere to help motorists update their I-PASS…


Saturday, March 14, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski participates in Huntley Community Expo

Rep. Sosnowski and Rep. Keicher enjoyed greeting constituents at the Huntley Community Expo on Saturday. A great event hosted by the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce at the Huntley Park District….


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski welcomes Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau leaders to Springfield

Rep. Joe Sosnowski and other legislators from the Rockford region recently welcomed members of the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau during their visit to Springfield. We appreciate your advocacy and feedback on…


Monday, March 9, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski joins Rockford community in mourning the loss of Sunil Puri

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski statement on the passing of Rockford business leader and philanthropist Sunil Puri: “We mourn the passing of Sunil Puri, a business leader and philanthropist who loved…


Friday, February 27, 2026
Opinion: Pritzker’s State of the State ignored key issues in Illinois

As published in the Rockford Register Star: Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual update on the “State of the State” on February 18 and ignored several important factors facing Illinois….


Tuesday, February 24, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Sosnowski calls out Gov. Pritzker’s failed policies

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) talks affordability and calls out the Governor’s failed policies hurting working families and job creators at a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, joined by State…


Monday, February 23, 2026
Sosnowski files new Property Tax Relief legislation

Addressing the #1 affordability issue facing Illinois homeowners, new legislation has been filed by State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) to stop large property tax increases.  His proposal is to base property…