Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond), along with members of the Illinois General Assembly, approved bipartisan legislation on Friday to provide $600 million in funding for higher education.     The bill is…

State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) released the following statement after Comptroller Munger’s decision to delay legislative pay: “With Illinois’ record $8 billion unpaid bill backlog, this is the right thing…

Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is proud to announce the winners of her annual Art Contest. The Art Contest was open to students in Illinois’ 95th House District and was judged…

Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is sponsoring legislation to create a Youth Trapping License in an effort to promote trapping statewide.  The bill, HB5962, allows residents 18 years old and younger…

State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is co-sponsoring legislation, House Bill 138, to phase out pensions for the General Assembly.  HB138 would close GARS, General Assembly Retirement System, to State Representatives…

Representative Bourne spoke to a crowd of 2nd Amendment supporters who gathered in the Capitol Rotunda for  Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day.   CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) is sponsoring legislation, House Bill 6111, to provide one-half priced concealed carry permit fees for veterans.  The discount will be applied to the cost of new…

Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) has introduced HB 6112 which aims to strengthen and broaden the current ban on synthetic drugs in Illinois. These synthetic drugs, classified as cathinones, more commonly…

State Representative Avery Bourne (R-Raymond), furious about the lack of a state budget and seemingly empty session calendar thus far this year, joined fellow House Republicans calling for no adjournment…