Public Safety
The people of Illinois are watching as a historic crime wave continues to wash over the state. Instead of holding violent criminals accountable for their crimes, many criminals have instead become emboldened by outdated and soft laws that have created a “catch and release” system that keeps criminals out on the streets. People are rightfully scared and demanding action.
Senate Republicans have put together a robust package of legislative remedies to specifically target weak points in our criminal justice system, empower police and states’ attorneys to be able to get violent criminals off of the street, and to make our communities safe again.
Second Amendment Rights
The rights of Illinois’ law-abiding gun owners have been under assault by entrenched politicians and special interests determined to make it harder to take part in their Second Amendment Right. People should have the right to defend themselves and take part in shooting sports, without dealing with increasingly costly and complicated layers of bureaucratic red tape. Gun owners are increasingly punished for the actions of criminals. We can effectively fight violent gun crimes without infringing on the rights of the people!
Help Working Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for parents to earn a living while ensuring their children are taken care of. Mothers have borne much of the brunt of this, with many being forced to remain home caring for children due to daycare closures and limitations. Members of the Senate Republican Caucus are fighting to make sure that women can remain in the workforce and forced to be their family’s sole childcare provider.
Long-Term Tax Relief Plan
Illinois residents pay some of the highest taxes in the nation, thanks in large part to a super-majority party that has continued to advance its tax and spend agenda. In addition to directly increasing taxes, majority democrats have also repeatedly enacted laws and policies which drive up property taxes. Illinois currently ranks as the state with the second highest property taxes. The Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is committed to providing real tax relief to families. Members of the Caucus are advancing a package of legislation to hold down property taxes, increase exemptions for seniors, and reduce or eliminate some of the state’s most egregious taxes.