Moylan-Sponsored Ivory Ban Legislation Passes House

May 11, 2018 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to protect endangered wildlife from evasive hunters, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, introduced legislation that would prohibit selling certain ivory products in the state of Illinois. “These endangered animals are...

Mussman Supports Proposal to Raise Minimum Teacher Salaries

May 11, 2018 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported a measure to update Illinois statute by increasing the minimum mandated salary for full-time teachers. House Bill 5175 passed the House and is now under consideration in the state Senate...

Walsh Supports Legislation to Help Improve Mine Safety Standards

May 11, 2018 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve safety conditions for coal miners, State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is co-sponsoring legislation that will improve emergency preparedness in coal mines. “Coal mining is a dangerous job, even still in 2018, and we need...