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Speaker Welch and Rep. DuBuclet Join Community Leaders to Advocate for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Bill
CHICAGO – On Saturday, State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, Speaker Welch, community leaders, and members of the Young Voter Empowerment Coalition at the national headquarters of Operation PUSH to highlight efforts to expand civic participation among Illinois youth.
Ness Responds to Supreme Court Decision Halting Trump Tariff Plans
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, released the following statement in response to Friday morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down significant portions of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda:
Stuart Reacts to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court declaring tariffs President Donald Trump initiated with emergency orders are illegitimate:
Ford Backs Supreme Court Decision Overturning Trump’s Tariffs
CHICAGO – In response to news that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled many of Trump’s tariffs illegal, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Grasse Responds to Supreme Court Striking Down Federal Tariff Schemes, Win for Affordability
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the Trump Administration’s unlawful tariff policies related to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):
Hanson Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Opposing Trump’s Tariffs
MONTGOMERY, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against some of Trump’s tariff policies this morning, lifting the financial burden from consumers and businesses worldwide:
Mason Supports U.S. Supreme Court Decision Opposing Trump’s Tariffs
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against most of President Trump’s illegal tariffs, offering relief to consumers, business owners, and the economy as a whole:
Harper Announces 2026 Legislative Agenda Focused on Land, Food, and Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Sonya Harper, (D-Chicago), Chair of the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, unveiled her 2026 legislative agenda, aimed at expanding land access, promoting food equity, and creating opportunities for beginning and disadvantaged farmers—while making sure cannabis legalization delivers real social equity.
Benton Reacts to Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariffs
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, issued the following statement Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):
Chung Responds to Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Chung, D-Bloomington, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court declaring tariffs President Donald Trump initiated with emergency orders are illegitimate:
Briel Responds to Supreme Court Decision Knocking Trump Tariff Legality
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, released the following statement in response to this morning’s U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down significant portions of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda:
Hoffman Reacts to Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Tariffs
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):
Ammons Mourns the Loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Civil rights icon and longtime role model of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. passed away on Tuesday. Ammons spoke on the House Floor regarding the loss of a trailblazer, and releases the following statement:
Vella to Host I-PASS On Demand Event With Illinois Tollway Authority in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. —State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is partnering with the Illinois Tollway Authority to host an I-PASS On Demand event to help local residents access free I-PASS sticker tags and receive account assistance. The event will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at IBEW Local 364, 6820 Mill Road in Rockford.
Ness to Host March Town Hall on Zoom
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Encouraging residents from northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on top issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, will host a virtual town hall March 3 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss legislative priorities in response to Governor Pritzker’s annual budget proposal delivered Wednesday.
Ford Looks to Work Ahead Following Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address, Urges Support from the Federal Government
SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, outlined his vision for our state’s budget after Wednesday’s State of the State address in the following statement:
Harper Joins Global Leaders to Tackle Inequality and Sustainability in South Africa
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, joined legislators from across the globe at the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) conference in Cape Town, South Africa, strengthening international dialogue on political innovation and collaboration.
Jones Ready to Craft a Budget that Works for the South Suburbs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — At the end of Wednesday’s State of the State address, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-South Holland, outlined what he wants this year’s budget to accomplish for working families in the South Suburbs in the following statement: