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Friday, December 19, 2014
Sosnowski: Special Session Unnecessary

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…


Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Sosnowski eNewsletter: In Memory of Judy Baar Topinka

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…


Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Rep. Sosnowski: Judy Baar Topinka was one of a kind and will be missed

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…


Friday, December 5, 2014
QUESTIONS WITH JOE: New Uber and Lyft Regulations

As part of Rep. Sosnowski’s new video series, “Questions with Joe”, he takes a look at legislation that could affect the way ridesharing businesses like Uber and Lyft operate. This…


Monday, November 10, 2014
Rep. Sosnowski E-Newsletter for November 10, 2014

Thank you Veterans for your commitment & dedication to serving and protecting our country! Governor-elect Bruce Rauner Names Transition Team Preparing for his inauguration as the 42nd Governor of Illinois,…


Thursday, November 6, 2014
Sosnowski Applauds Landmark Fracking Decision

Rockford, IL… In response to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules landmark approval of Illinois fracking regulations, State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement: “Fracking offers a dependable,…


Thursday, November 6, 2014
Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition to Host ‘Dine in Denim’ Dinner for National Diabetes Day

Rockford, IL … The Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition will host the first annual Dine in Denim for Diabetes dinner in honor of National Diabetes Day at Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention…


Thursday, October 30, 2014
Rep. Sosnowski’s Legislative Update for October 30, 2014

Comptroller Counts $5.82 billion in Unpaid Bills Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced the October 2014 count of unpaid state bills increased $500 million compared to last month. The massive…


Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Ceremony Marks Opening of New Lanes on I-90

After two years of construction and reduced speeds on the I-90 expressway between Elgin and Rockford, all lanes are open. State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) was on hand for a…


Thursday, October 16, 2014
Rep. Sosnowski’s Legislative Update for October 16, 2014

Newly-Released Emails Confirm Politics Part of Troubled Quinn Program “…we are trying to get the base out…” On Wednesday, October 8, and Thursday, October 9, members of the Legislative Audit…