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Hirschauer-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, and Condemn Lawlessness in Washington
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, cosponsored resolutions this week condemning the reckless and vindictive actions of the Trump administration. The resolutions cite the imposition of harmful tariffs, the pursuit of misguided foreign policy, and the drastic cuts to child care and family support programs. The measures also denounce lethal immigration enforcement policies implemented under Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which, according to reported data, have resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
North Aurora Water Tower Construction Advancing Thanks to State Funding Secured by Hanson, Holmes
NORTH AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, and Senator Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, recently visited the site of a new water tower in North Aurora, a project they worked to include within the state’s 2026 budget to ensure accessible drinking water for residents and businesses.
Rep. Rashid Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up Cost of Living
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is working to bring costs down for working families by demanding the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies, condemning the White House’s illegal tariff policy and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for childcare.
Johnson Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Rita Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Chung Denounces Federal Attempt to Freeze Healthcare and Childcare Funds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to demand the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Ford Condemns Trump Administration’s Abuses and Affordability Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is speaking out against the illegal actions undertaken by the Trump administration, passing official condemnations of some of its most egregious policy decisions, including drastic cuts to child care and family lifelines, failure to reinstate healthcare subsidies to prevent millions of Americans’ healthcare costs from skyrocketing, and a deadly immigration enforcement campaign that has killed nearly 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
Chung Condemns ICE Misconduct in Statement and House Resolution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is co-sponsoring a House resolution condemning ICE misconduct across the nation on the heels of releasing a statement last week, where she denounced the disturbing presence of civil immigration agents in the Bloomington-Normal and Peoria areas.
Ortíz Calls on Trump to Refund Americans for “Tax America First” Tariff Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, championed House Resolution 623 calling on President Trump, Congressional Republicans and the U.S. Treasury to refund Americans for the cost of the president’s senseless, illegal and out-of-control tariff wars.
Canty Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable child care.
Vella Calls for Affordability, Denounces Tariffs Driving Up Cost of Living for Illinoisans
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is standing up to the affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Stuart Condemns Federal Attacks on Healthcare Access and Childcare Funding
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to demand the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and voting to reject unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Takes Aim at Microplastic Pollution with Landmark Ban on Nonbiodegradable Glitter
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is leading a statewide effort to protect Illinois’ waterways, wildlife, and public health from the growing threat of microplastic pollution by introducing legislation to ban nonbiodegradable glitter in personal care products, this legislation is aimed at reducing one of the most common and preventable sources of plastic contamination.
Lilly-Backed Legislation Offers a Fresh Start After Certain Minor Offenses
CHICAGO – A “clean slate” bill signed into law on Friday will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago. The legislation creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non- violent arrest records, which will automatically seal many minor criminal records, ensuring these records are accessible only to law enforcement, prosecutors and sensitive employers, such as daycares and schools.
Rep. Grasse, Sen. Walker Voice Support for Megaprojects Bill
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, joined state Sen. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tanaglia, Village Manager Randall Recklaus and Village of Arlington Heights staff to discuss how a megaprojects bill could support economic development in communities across Illinois, such as the Chicago Bears’ planned stadium and mixed-use district.
Hanson-Sponsored ‘Clean Slate’ Law Expands Career and Housing Opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – A “Clean Slate” law signed today will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, that creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Mason Moderates Youth Mental Health Panel Discussion
GURNEE, Ill. – As a member of the Council of State Governments’s (CSG) Midwestern Legislative Conference Health and Human Services Policy Committee, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, moderated a CSG panel discussion about youth mental health and suicide prevention on Tuesday.
Canty ‘Clean Slate’ Bill Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Completing years of work from reformers, law enforcement and business leaders, the transformational “clean slate” criminal justice reforms that state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, helped pass last fall were signed into law today.