Illinois Valley Times

State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) on Nov. 15 attended the signing of the new bipartisan infrastructure plan in Washington, D.C.

Rezin, who represented the National Conference of State Legislatures, was among the cadre of guests who gathered at the South Lawn at White House to watch President Joe Biden sign the $1.2 trillion measure into law.

“Had the opportunity to represent @NCSLorg at the White House for the official signing of the federal infrastructure bill,” the senator tweeted. “Our state is expected to get at least $17 billion for projects.”

The bill, which includes $550 billion in new spending over the next half decade, intends to earmark federal funding for work to upgrade the nation’s roads, railways, bridges and broadband internet.

According to CNBC, many major projects won’t commence immediately. Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has been tabbed by the Biden administration to oversee infrastructure spending.

Upon returning home from the national’s capital, Rezin joined Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) and state Sen. Win Stoller (R-Germantown Hills) at a town hall at the Dixon Elks Lodge on Nov. 16, according to the Grundy Reporter.

“Thank you to the people who came out for last night's Regional Listening Tour Town Hall in Dixon,” Rezin tweeted. “It was great meeting with so many engaged and passionate Illinoisans.”

Rezin advocated for more local control when it comes to COVID-19 related decision making, according to the website ShawLocal.com. The senator asserted that school boards and county boards should have the final say on mitigations based on local conditions, with assistance from the Illinois General Assembly.

Before the Dixon town hall, Rezin helped kick off National Young Readers Week, which was from Nov. 15-19.

According to the McLean County Times, the lawmaker urged parents to read to their children.

“Set aside some time this week to grab a book or two and explore the wonderful world of reading with your children.” she said.