State Representative David Allen Welter, R-Morris, was sworn in for his third full term on Wednesday, joining all 118 members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the inauguration of…

State Representative David Allen Welter (R-Morris) issued the following statement today on the resignation of Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Linda Chapa LaVia: “Director Chapa LaVia’s resignation was a…

The General Assembly is considering a sweeping police and criminal justice reform bill that will severely hamper the ability of police to do their jobs and make our communities less…

State Representative David Allen Welter (R-Morris) issued the following statement today in opposition to a newly proposed package of legislation expected to be considered during the lame duck legislative session…

Last month, voters resoundingly rejected Governor JB Pritzker’s referendum for a massive Democratic tax increase. Just a little over 30 days later, Mike Madigan ignored the will of the voters by promising House Democrats…

Illinois House Republican members State Representative Randy Frese (R-Paloma), State Representative David Welter (R-Morris), and State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) hosted a Zoom press conference on Monday to address the…

State Representative David Allen Welter (R-Morris) issued the following statement today after testing positive for COVID-19: “I want to let my constituents know that I tested positive for COVID-19 last…

Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) is honored to accept the “Friend of Agriculture” award from the Illinois Farm Bureau. Farmers and farm families are the backbone of Illinois’ agricultural economy. Rep….

State Representative David Allen Welter, R-Morris, issued the following statement today in response to Exelon’s announcement that the company plans to retire Dresden Station by November 2021: “I have been…

Applications for Emergency Rental Assistance through the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) open today. For those unable to pay rent due to COVID-19, visit era.ihda.org to check eligibility for the program.