Our budgeting process is a disaster. Last-minute bills, rushed midnight votes, thousands of pages - and not a single counter-budget from republicans. It’s not leadership, it’s surrender.

I refuse to sit on the sidelines - digging through the numbers myself and finding $5 billion in savings. Illinois families deserve accountability, honesty, and transparency.

In this episode of Jed Talks, I expose how Springfield’s “budget” isn’t budgeting at all - it’s a strategic attack on your pocketbook, raising your cost of living.

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This week, I close out the DCFS intern investigation issue — after direct exchanges with the director, we’re at a stalemate. But silence isn’t an option.

Where are the other elected officials on this injustice? Most avoid it because it’s not politically safe. But we’re called to be a voice for the voiceless, even when the questions cut deep.

Like when my 4-year-old adopted daughter asked me, “Daddy, was I kidnapped?” Or when families come forward, saying DCFS didn’t conduct a thorough investigation. These aren’t easy conversations — but leadership isn’t about avoiding the hard ones.

I hold this office with an open hand, ready to step into the fray every time. Because titles fade, comfort fades… but courage echoes forever.

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Should someone with ZERO experience have the power to remove your children from your home?

In Illinois, DCFS says yes!

Hear the facts in my latest podcast.

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Ever hear of a lawmaker voting against their own bill?

In Episode 4 of Jed Talks, I break down exactly why I did just that — and how it exposed a deeper truth about Springfield politics.

It wasn’t about games or headlines. It was about principle. The bill got stuffed into an omnibus package filled with garbage, so I voted no. What happened next revealed exactly how Democrats — and even some Republicans — really operate under the dome.

 Listen now to get the full story. This is how the sausage is made.

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Illinois families are feeling the heat, and not just from the weather. Electric bills are soaring, and it’s no accident.

In this episode, I break down what the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) actually did, how both parties voted for it, and why your power bill is the receipt for bad policy.

I explain how the MISO and PJM grid systems work, why coal and gas are vanishing faster than you think, and how solar fields - even if we paved Kendall County - can’t replace our baseload power.

It’s time to stop pretending this energy crisis came out of nowhere. Let’s discuss who killed the power and how we fix it.

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Illinois Republicans are on the ropes - and it’s time we face the reality. In this episode, I break down why the party is stalled, what’s holding us back, and how everyday folks can spark real change. It’s not about finger-pointing - it’s about stepping up and turning the tide.

Bonus: A surprise guest appearance by my dog, Rusty 🐾 (he’s got strong opinions and zero filter).

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In the very first episode of Jed Talks, I explain why I’m stepping behind the mic - and why Illinois needs a voice willing to speak plainly. Then we dive into the latest head-scratcher out of Springfield: record tax revenues … and yet, more taxes? Including a new hit on leased property, getting one of my constituents fired up, and rightfully so.

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