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Monday, July 2, 2018
Recap of recent Supreme Court decisions

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued several public policy changes over the past few weeks.  Below is an overview of a few of those landmark decisions. Mark…


Friday, June 29, 2018
The Sovereign State of Chicago

I am a co-sponsor of House Resolution 1138 (HR 1138), which is a referendum allowing voters to decide whether or not the city of Chicago should be its own sovereign…


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…


Wednesday, June 20, 2018
A glance at the new Illinois State Budget

The Illinois General Assembly approved a state budget for Fiscal Year 2019, which the Governor signed into law on June 4. While Illinois averted another unnecessary crisis by passing a…


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…