Kifowit Begins New Term, Highlights Efforts to Support Veterans and Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:

“I am honored to continue my service in the new 103^rd General Assembly.  I will continue to work for the health and safety of our families and especially for our Veterans, in addition to ensuring sustained financial improvement and transparency.

“I have continually been supportive of efforts that have produced balanced budgets, raised our credit rating, paid off old debt and brought taxpayer savings. We’re in the best shape we have been in decades – it’s important that we continue this good stewardship and positive momentum.

“I will always be of service to our Active Duty service members and Veterans who call Illinois home. These courageous individuals will always be top of mind for me, and I promise to continue to represent their voice in Springfield.

“I am proud of the work Illinois has done to become the Midwest’s leader in reproductive freedoms, but it’s critical that we stay vigilant and do everything we can to strengthen protections.

“We must also continue to take steps to reduce violence in communities. It’s important that we listen to our local law enforcement, prosecutors and community organizations that are fighting every day to make our communities safer.

“It remains a privilege to serve the 84th district in Springfield. I am optimistic this will be a productive session for the people of our community.”