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…

Springfield… Today, newly elected Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his first State of the State speech. State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) released the following statement in reaction to the Governor’s…

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…

Belvidere… Illinois has problematic issues that constantly keep the State from recovering.  Due to the State failing to resolve its most critical concerns, State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Belvidere) has offered…

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…

In Memory of: Judy Baar TopinkaJanuary 16, 1944 – December 10, 2014 Judy Baar Topinka, State Comptroller Passes Away Judy Baar Topinka passed away at the age of 70 on…

State Representative Joe Sosnowski issued the following statement on the loss of Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka: “My thoughts and prayers are with Judy Baar Topinka’s friends and family. I…