Rep. Nikki Budzinski

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, a Democrat, represents the 13th District of Illinois, which includes Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, the Metro East and dozens of communities in between. Budzinski is a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

A failing response to bird flu is hurting farmers and consumers

Opinion March 12

A failing response to bird flu is hurting farmers and consumers

At a time when public health efforts should be strengthened, the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts are undermining our ability to combat the bird flu crisis.

Here's the Farm Bill 101 on protecting family farms

OPINION June 22, 2023

Here's the Farm Bill 101 on protecting family farms

Here's the Farm Bill 101: Congress needs to act even though farmers are often overlooked in DC. Bill would give stability despite weather and high food prices.