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Turner Supports Measure to Increase Protections for Student Loan Borrowers

Jun 22, 2017 | Turner

CHICAGO – To help protect individuals with student loans from predatory lenders, state Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently backed legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “The cost of a college degree continues to increase every...

Turner Calls on Governor to Come to Table, Negotiate with Legislators

May 31, 2017 | Turner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago released the following statement on May 31, which was scheduled to be the close of the spring legislative session: “I am disappointed that once again, we ended the legislative session without a compromise on the...

Turner Sponsors Legislation to Provide Funding for Violence Prevention Programs

May 26, 2017 | Turner

CHICAGO – State Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation to provide much needed funding for violence prevention programs in Chicago and across the state. “There are many factors that cause violence to increase,” Turner said. “However, we cannot...

Turner Supports Creation of Paid Sick Time for All Employees

May 22, 2017 | Turner

CHICAGO – To help working men and women take care of themselves and their families when they fall ill, state Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, supported legislation requiring employers to provide minimum paid sick time for their employees. “When you aren’t feeling well...

Negotiating Team Outlines House Democrats’ Economic Reform Proposals

May 16, 2017 | Hoffman, Lang, Turner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Democrats seeking common ground with Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to end the budget stalemate and put the state on a path to fiscal stability are asking the governor to consider their reform proposals that will improve the business climate...

Turner Introduces Bill to Expand Employment Opportunities

Mar 24, 2017 | Turner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help more people access pathways to employment, state Rep. Arthur Turner, D-Chicago, recently introduced legislation to remove restrictions placed on people with a criminal history from being able to apply for professional licenses. “One of the...

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