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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Reps. Niemerg and Wilhour Urge an End to Extra Pay: Artificially High Benefits Hurt Business Efforts to Fill Jobs

Local State Representatives Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) are calling on Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employmenrt Security (IDES) to follow the lead of…


Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Schedules Satellite Office Hours for June 24 in Lawrence, Wayne & Richland Counties

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced that his next Satellite Office Hours in June will be at the following: Thursday, June 24: Lawrence County: Lawrenceville City Hall 700 State Street,…


Friday, June 4, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Statement on Gov. JB Pritzker Signing Partisan Legislative Maps to Consolidate Power

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) made the following statement upon learning that Governor JB Pritzker signed the new legislative map proposal: “Once again, Governor JB Pritzker proved that he cannot…


Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Strongly Opposed Controversial Sex Education Mandate for K-12 Students; Calls on Governor to Veto Bill

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) vehemently opposed the newest mandate on schools to teach sex education starting in Kindergarten. Concerns over ignoring age-appropriate sex education curriculum is one of the…


Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Late Night Antics Used to Pass Bad Bills on Illinoisans: Tax Increases; Legislator Pay Raises; No Help for Unemployed

First term State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) experienced his first legislative session in the early hours this morning witnessing first-hand the late night procedural tactics, delays, and maneuverings used to…


Saturday, May 29, 2021
IL Democrat Leader Finally Admits “This is NOT a Perfect Map…Politics Plays a Factor In It”

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) vehemently opposed the package of politically motivated, partisan district maps created without accurate 2020 Census data and ignoring the multitude of testimony of community groups….


Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Rep. Niemerg Says Proposed Maps Bad for Democracy

Political Pandering Clearly Madigan-style Gerrymandering State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), responded to the just released proposed maps for the Illinois General Assembly. Proposed maps can be found at this link….


Monday, May 24, 2021
IDNR Seeking Applicants for Conservation Police Officer: May 31 Deadline

State Rep. Adam Niemerg would like you to be aware of an opportunity to work for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as a ‘Conservation Police Officer.’ The position…


Friday, May 21, 2021
Rep. Niemerg & Sen. Bailey Pass Bill to Help Volunteer Firefighters

State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) and State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) say the state of Illinois could soon find more qualified applicants to serve as firefighters following the passage of…


Friday, May 14, 2021
Rep. Niemerg: End the Mask Mandate Now!

Rep. Niemerg Files Legislation to Stop Mask Mandates Starting with the IL House Chambers and IL Schools State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) announced this week that he has filed two…