by Tyler Silcox | June 30, 2025 | Newsletters
NewslettersLast week, extreme heat hit Washington and the Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill made its way through the Senate with many twists and turns. As if it wasn’t bad enough, the Senate Finance Committee made it worse by severely limiting states’ ability to provide...
by Tyler Silcox | June 23, 2025 | Newsletters
NewslettersDear Friend, Since my last newsletter, tensions have boiled at home and abroad, culminating in the political assassination of the Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband and war in the Middle East. I shared...
by Tyler Silcox | June 10, 2025 | Newsletters
NewslettersCongress returned to Washington last week after the Memorial Day recess. During the recess, I heard from many constituents concerned about what’s happening in Washington — from tariffs, federal workforce cuts, the “One Big Ugly Bill”, and additional cuts in...
by Tyler Silcox | May 27, 2025 | Newsletters
NewslettersLast week, House Republicans rammed their so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” through the House of Representatives — a title so misleading it would be laughable if the consequences weren’t so devastating.The truth? It’s “One Big Ugly Bill” — or even a “Big...
by Tyler Silcox | May 19, 2025 | Newsletters
NewslettersLast week, House Republicans advanced the largest portions of their “big beautiful bill” to fund the government for fiscal year (FY) 2026 as the Energy & Commerce, Agriculture, and Ways & Means Committees met to consider their respective portions....
by Tyler Silcox | May 12, 2025 | Newsletters
NewslettersTo all the mothers, I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s Day. To those who have lost a mother or child, I hope your memories provided more smiles than tears. In addition to mothers, last week we honored and appreciated teachers, nurses, public service workers...
