Press Releases
Brown exposes Flider’s hypocrisy on illegal immigration; Flider was against E-Verify before he was for it
October 21, 2010
Decatur…Adam Brown thinks voters should be wary of Rep. Bob Flider’s new-found position on illegal immigration. Brown, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, has exposed Flider’s hypocrisy when it comes to his voting record on illegal immigration. More…
Congressman Schock endorses Brown for State Rep.
October 20, 2010
Decatur…Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL 18th District) has endorsed Adam Brown for State Representative in the 101st House District. Schock announced his endorsement of Brown in Decatur Wednesday. More…
Brown & Mitchell propose mandatory participation in federal E-Verify program to crack down on hiring of illegal aliens
October 13, 2010
Decatur…Councilman Adam Brown and State Representative Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) are proposing legislation to require Illinois businesses to participate in the federal E-Verify program, which verifies the citizenship/immigration status of new employees. More…
Brown receives endorsement from top small business association
September 22nd, 2010
Decatur… Adam Brown, candidate for State Representative of the 101st District, was endorsed today by the political arm of the National Federation of Independent Business /Illinois. Brown was joined by NFIB State Director Kim Maisch and local business owners at TCR Systems in Decatur to announce the endorsement. More…
Brown denounces Flider’s negative smear campaign
September 16th, 2010
Adam Brown, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, is denouncing incumbent Rep. Bob Flider’s negative smear campaign.
Brown was attacked yesterday with a misleading, negative mail piece paid for by the Democratic Party of Illinois, which is chaired by House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago). Flider’s attack piece is the first negative mailing in the current campaign between eight-year incumbent Rep. Bob Flider and Adam Brown. More…
Brown questions Flider’s inaction on budget crisis: Do-nothing Flider task force met just three times, issued no recommendations
September 9th, 2010
Adam Brown, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, is raising questions about incumbent Rep. Bob Flider’s lack of action on the state’s budget crisis.Flider chairs a House budget task force that met just three times in the past year. Flider’s task force has issued no recommendations regarding spending cuts or fiscal reforms. More…
Brown Statement on IDOC Director Randle’s Resignation
September 2nd, 2010
Adam Brown, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, releases the following statement on the resignation of Michael Randle, Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections. More…
Brown Backs Brady’s Jobs Plan
August 31st, 2010
Adam Brown, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, releases the following statement on Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady’s jobs plan, A Better Illinois. More…
Brown, Andrzejewski call for Forensic Audit of State Spending: Flider criticized for voting against forensic audit proposal
August 18, 2010
Decatur City Councilman Adam Brown is joining with conservative reformer and recent gubernatorial candidate Adam Andrzejewski in calling for a comprehensive forensic audit of Illinois’ finances dating back to former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s first-term. More…
Adam Brown statement on Blagojevich verdict
August 17, 2010
Adam Brown, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, released the following statement regarding Tuesday’s verdict in the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial: “Like most Illinoisans, I am disappointed that Rod Blagojevich was convicted on only one of the many counts against him….” More…
Adam Brown blasts Governor Quinn’s 67% income tax increase plan
July 29, 2010
Adam Brown, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, blasted Governor Quinn’s administration for proposing a $6 billion, 67% income tax increase at a time when working families are struggling to make ends meet. More…
Brown & Mitchell want tougher law against illegal immigration
July 8, 2010
Adam Brown, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 101st District, and State Representative Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) are calling for passage of a tough, Arizona-style law against illegal immigration in Illinois. More…
Adam Brown Hosts “Family Fun on the Farm”
June 24, 2010
Adam Brown, Decatur City Councilman and State Representative candidate, is hosting a “Family Fun on the Farm” event for friends, family, and supporters at the Brown Family Farm in Decatur on Saturday, June 26th from 5-7pm. The kid-friendly event will allow supporters to get to know Adam while experiencing “life on the farm” and enjoying food, music, games, and a hayride. The event will be held at the Brown Family Farm at 9751 Shetland Road, Decatur. More…
Adam Brown applauds legislators for refusing to use state money to print “End of Session Reports”
June 23, 2010
Adam Brown, Decatur City Councilman and candidate for State Representative, applauds legislators who refuse to use state money to print “End of Session Reports.” It has long been a practice of state legislators to design, print, and send out the costly reports to every registered voter in their districts, but in these difficult financial times, Adam Brown thinks its incumbent on legislators and state officials to “tighten the belt strings” to do their part to save money. More…
Adam Brown Statement on Caterpillar Inc. Adding Capacity in Decatur
June 17, 2010
“It is tremendously encouraging to see that Caterpillar is expanding capacity by 30% at its Decatur plant. Good-paying, high quality jobs have been hard to come by in Illinois for some time. People are suffering from the recession and could use a bit of good news. Any sign of renewed job creation represents a positive step in the right direction.” More…
Adam Brown Statement on Lawmakers’ Salaries
June 1, 2010
“In these financial times, when the State of Illinois is struggling with a $13 billion budget deficit, everyone is feeling the pain. Because of the current budget crisis, thousands of teachers are facing layoffs, health care and social service providers are not being paid, and rank-and-file state workers are taking furlough days.” More…
Adam Brown Hosts Grand Opening of His Campaign Headquarters
May 27, 2010
Adam Brown, Decatur City Councilman and candidate for State Representative, greeted friends, family, and supporters at the grand opening of his new campaign headquarters in Decatur. Brown told some 75 guests that he is excited at the opportunity to spend the next several months speaking and listening to voters throughout the 101st district. More…