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Harper Moves Legislation to Improve Food Access and Strengthen Hunger Relief Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee designed to strengthen coordination across Illinois’ charitable food network.
Ryan-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Hanson Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not padding profits of big corporations or covering corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Manley, Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus Highlight Priorities, Recognize Cerebral Palsy Day and Upcoming Autism Awareness and Neurodiversity Celebration Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined members of the Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus (ILNC) and advocates Wednesday morning to outline their priorities at the State Capitol, as well as recognize Cerebral Palsy Day, Autism Awareness Month and Neurodiversity Celebration Month.
Harper Advances Bill to Improve Accessible Transportation in Illinois
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee designed to make transportation safer and more accessible for people with disabilities.
Davis Advances Bill to Strengthen Dementia Training for Home Care Workers
State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia.
Jiménez Supports Bill That Makes Public University Tuition Affordable for Illinois Students
To create more pathways for affordable higher education for high school students, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public colleges and universities.
Buckner-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.
Manley Congratulates Michelle Stiff on Statewide Outstanding Achievement Award
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, congratulates Michelle Stiff, Director of Workforce Center of Will County, for being honored for a statewide Outstanding Achievement in Workforce and Labor.
Vella Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Advances Out of Committee
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing a new bill to the House floor to help local school districts respond to ongoing teacher shortages.
Crawford Advances Bill to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Record
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has successfully advanced legislation out of committee aimed at addressing long-term barriers faced by individuals with arrest or conviction records across Illinois.
Harper Advances Bill to Expand Support for Illinois Farmers
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, announced that her legislation aimed at expanding support for Illinois farmers—particularly emerging and socially disadvantaged producers has successfully advanced out of committee.
Briel Advances Bill Barring AI in Emergency Room Triage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to maintain safe health outcomes for Illinoisans seeking emergency hospital services, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill that will limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to determine a patient’s priority in a hospital emergency room.
Jiménez-Backed Bill Would Help Fill In-Demand Careers with Pipeline from High Schools to Training Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting new legislation that would aid Illinois high school graduates in finding work in in-demand careers by establishing a high-school-to-training-program pipeline with grants from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Gabel Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Vella Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
DeLaRosa Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.
Hernandez Passes Homeowner, Auto Insurance Cost Relief Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states like Florida or Texas.