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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:
Ammons Congratulates Parkland on $3.5 Million for Dental Facility and Program Expansion
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement highlighting the approval of U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request, investing $3.5 million into Parkland College’s dental program.
Andrade Highlights Subscription Legislation in Illinois Amid U.S. Congress’s Introduction of Similar Bill
CHICAGO- Before the federal government took action, State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, passed an Illinois law making it as easy to cancel a subscription as it is to sign up for one—years ahead of the proposal of the federal Unsubscribe Act introduced in the United States Congress this January to create a nationwide “Click to Cancel” rule.
Faver Dias Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Calls for Education to Remain a Priority
State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, released the following statement after Governor J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address on Wednesday:
Mussman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, releases the following statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Deuter Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Urges Responsible, Balanced Approach
State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address on Wednesday:
DeLuca Reacts to Governor’s Introduced Budget, Pushes for Responsible and Balanced Plan
State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor introduced his proposed budget to the General Assembly:
Meyers-Martin Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Pushes for a Responsible and Compassionate Plan for Families
State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor shared his budget proposal with the General Assembly: