If all lives truly matter in America, passing HB 5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act is a start to prove it
For several decades, the scientific community has classified gun violence as a public health issue which is why addressing gun violence must be viewed...
Joyce: Three times a day, you need a Farmer
“Once in your life, you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need...
Joyce: Giving Thanks
November is traditionally a time we give thanks for our blessings. Even in these challenging times, we have so many reasons to be thankful.
We...
Op-Ed: The Summer of Hope
This is a summer of hope, of reconnecting – of getting our lives back.
Since I returned home from the spring legislative session in Springfield...
Op-Ed: The Work in Springfield continues this Summer
June is here, and summertime usually means our legislative session in Springfield is finished. But as I write you this month, our work continues.
We...
Op-Ed: Covering up just makes good sense today: for Illinois farm fields, for our economy and for our environment
Covering up just makes good sense today: for Illinois farm fields, for our economy and for our environment
As a longtime family farmer, I have...
