BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Outside of caucus leaders, a nonpartisan think tank has identified state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, as the most effective lawmaker in the Illinois General Assembly, further noting he has “exceeded expectations” longer than any other state lawmaker.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Last week state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, spoke at the Illinois Library Association’s Metro East Library Legislative Meetup where he highlighted a change in the state’s Library Equalization Aid Grant that will deliver additional resources to local libraries.

VENICE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D- Swansea, and community leaders this week to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new state- and privately-backed grocery store in Venice that will expand access to fresh, affordable food for area residents.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In coordination with state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is asking local residents to join him in collecting canned goods to provide families a full Thanksgiving dinner this year at their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to lower home energy costs for residents both immediately and long-term, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, led passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act on Wednesday, a comprehensive energy plan that will reduce bills, create jobs and strengthen Illinois’ electric grid.

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Building on efforts to combat carjackings and auto theft, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, welcomed Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to the Metro East this week to announce over $2.6 million in grants to support the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force (MEATTF) and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department.

FAIRMONT CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local officials Tuesday to highlight a new round of Rebuild Illinois infrastructure funding that is going to invest millions in integral road corridor improvements around the Metro East.

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and Madison County Historical Society members Thursday to highlight a $700,000 state grant that will support the organization’s newly imagined Madison County History Museum and new exhibit designs.

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Recognizing his work to spark economic development and help small businesses succeed, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was honored this week by Advantage Capital with a 2025 Small Business Champion of the Year Award.