The Big BS Bill was the wrong move for Darin LaHood's District and the wrong move for McHenry County.

BUT the Darin LaHood & Trump MAGA Big BS Bill cuts to food assistance are set to cost American farmers nearly $23 billion in revenue nationally and put more than 220,000 jobs across the country at risk.

These cuts are affecting wait times for care, the Veterans Crisis Line, the expansion of care for veterans under Biden's PACT Act, critical clinical tials, and so much more. Enough is enough.

Trump's tariff chaos will cost tax payers. We hope our Republican leaders, like Mayor Wayne Jett, are speaking up to Republican leadership about this.

Awesome! Thank you!

Also in attendance were McHenry County State Reps Martin McLaughlin and Tom Weber. In their districts? Let them know what you think about their support of the Trump agenda! www.elections.il.gov/electionoper...

The person who is responsible for administering fair elections, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio, seems to have no issues with Trump's constitutional violations and said "He is the head of the executive, and he is, as an executive, taking control of that branch. And I think that's admirable."

If his proposed tariff rates are implemented in full against all three countries, Frank Manzo IV, an economist with the IL Economic Policy Institute, said the average Illinois household can expect to pay $2,000 to $3,000 more each year!

Trump & Musk are billionaire scam artists who are removing all barriers that could get in the way of their fat cat friends making $$$ by defrauding hardworking Americans.

The CFPB has a long, successful track record of holding banks & corporations accountable for fraud, scams, and discrimination while putting money back in the pockets of working families, vets, and students.

Trump himself admitted his policies will cause “pain” for working families and he “can’t guarantee” his reckless plans won’t jack up costs. For Illinoisans, that could mean even higher gas prices because 72% of Illinois’ imports from Canada are oil and gas.

U.S. influence loses as Innovation Labs operate on the ground in direct collaboration with hundreds of local businesses, organizations, and governments building strong and lasting friendships. Today we all lose. It is a shame. Innovation Labs like SIL are an investment for good on so many levels."

Local economies in emerging markets lose soybean as an incomparable engine growing wealth, prosperity, and economic development. International security is a loser, as local populations now fall back into poverty, unrest, and migration, due to greater food insecurity... [5/6]

The land grant system now loses 19 crown jewel Innovation Labs, across 17 states, that delivered high and measurable impact on very little investment. U.S. soybean farmers lose one of their best tools to expand their markets and U.S. standards globally... [4/6]

These individuals are not only unique experts in the field of tropical soybean, but also close colleagues and friends who are now unexpectedly out of work... [3/6]

Professor Peter Goldsmith posted on LinkedIn: "Today is a dark day when once there were so many winners. SIL, the Soybean Innovation Lab, will shutter its doors as of 4/15/25 as all USAID funding has ceased. Today I had to let go of a staff of 30... [2/6]