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Bristow Leads Effort to Fight Government Corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To call for transparency and increased accountability among elected officials, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, recently passed a legislative package to strengthen state ethics laws to crack down on public corruption and unethical lobbying practices.
Smith Leads Effort to Control Cost of Insulin
CHICAGO – Launching an effort to lower the cost of critical lifesaving health care, state Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, recently backed legislation that would control the cost of insulin for Illinois diabetics.
Walker-Backed Pension Consolidation to Become Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, to combine more than 600 police and fire pensions is set to become law after being passed by the General Assembly.
Rep. Walker Backs Ethics Reform Package, Creates Ethics Reform Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to transparent and accountable government, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently voted to make lobbying more transparent, and voted to create the bipartisan Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform.
Stuart-Backed Efforts to Reform State Ethics, Lobbying Laws Pass House and Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address corruption in state government, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported legislation to examine and reform state ethics and lobbying laws.
Lilly, Deer Honor Preckwinkle at Women’s Health Summit
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended the Women’s Health Summit hosted by Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, D-Chicago, where Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, D-Chicago, was honored for her work promoting health care access.
Reitz-Backed Initiative to Cap Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To make sure diabetic individuals are not slapped with outrageous bills for their insulin, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is leading an initiative to cap costs for insulin prescriptions.
Bristow Legislation to Protect Local Jobs and Aviation Repair Industry Passes Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, released the following statement after the Illinois Senate’s passage of House Bill 3902, which would protect local jobs and industries in the region and keep Illinois businesses competitive in the field of aviation repair:
Rep. Hernandez Fights to Combat Unethical Political Practices, Lower Insulin Costs, Reform Pensions During Fall Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, backed bills during the fall legislative session to fight corruption, make insulin more affordable for individuals with diabetes, and reform police and fire pensions to help ease the burden on property...
Kifowit, Illinois CASA Call on Veterans to Volunteer with Local Foster Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan state legislators, some of whom were also veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local CASA organization.
Reitz Supports Government Reform, Affordable Health Care, Pension Security During Fall Session
RED BUD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, fought for lower insulin costs, more ethical government and to secure local pension systems during the recent legislative session. “This fall, I helped crackdown on corruption in Illinois’ political system,”...
Connor Works to Promote Fairness for Student Athletes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Student athletes receive a fair stake of the revenue colleges and universities earn off of their name, likeness and performance under legislation recently passed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport.
Reitz Measure to Protect Worker Privacy Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the United States Supreme Court ruling on Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31, state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville recently passed legislation to protect the privacy of workers
Crespo Takes Major Step to Rein in Property Taxes by Consolidating Local First Responder Pensions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his ongoing effort to rein in skyrocketing property taxes, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to consolidate the assets and management of 649 local police and fire pension systems into two systems, strengthening retirement benefits while reduce the burden on property taxpayers.
Mussman Cracks Down On Corruption, Supports Ethics Reform Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to growing concern regarding legislator and lobbyist ethics, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Gurnee, supported legislation to fight corruption and increase state government transparency.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Rein in Insulin Costs Passes House and Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Furthering her commitment to make health care and prescription drug costs more affordable for Illinois residents, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped pass legislation to lower the cost of insulin for diabetics in Illinois.
Halpin Backs IDOT Highway Construction Careers Training Program Opportunities, Graduates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is supporting the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP), which held a graduation ceremony last Friday for its most recent class of trainees.
Welch-Backed Measure Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Diabetes patients in Illinois will see relief on the price of their insulin medication thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, which passed the House this week.