A central Illinois lawmaker is sounding off on Governor JB Pritzker's 'Bridge to Phase 5' plan.

State Representative Dan Caulkins says the governor continues to make stuff up as he goes and believes he doesn't have a plan for reopening the economy. With thousands still out of work, all he can do is shake his head at the actions of Governor Pritzker that have devastated the economy. 

While the Governor signs equity measures through the police reform bill and the equity and opportunity bills this week, Rep. Caulkins says limiting certain sectors of the economy is hurting women and minorities.

The Decatur Republican believes business owners should be able to decide when they can reopen and follow guidelines, that are often conflicting, and when the public is ready to return to going to restaurants or entertainment venues, they will. He does not like the idea that government is the solution to all problems.

Rep. Caulkins points to Arthur where they took early precautions but things have been close to normal for some time and indicates they have had very few if any issues.

Rep. Caulkins is helping lead the charge in a House bill that would limit the Governor's ability to have a disaster declaration issued more than once in a 12-month period for the same disaster unless the General Assembly passes with a two-thirds majority. He believes the General Assembly needs to be involved in these decisions.