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Hernandez Fighting to Expand Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence, Other Crimes

May 3, 2018 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is pushing for legislation that would put guidelines in place to ensure victims of domestic violence and other crimes like human trafficking have fair and equal access to Nonimmigrant U and T visas....

Andrade-Supported Bill to Bring Fairness to Generic Drug Pricing Advances

May 3, 2018 | Andrade

CHICAGO – In an effort to crack-down on the price-gouging of generic and off-patent drugs, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to prohibit the practice of excessive price increases by drug manufacturers in Illinois. “Recently, we’ve seen...

Welch Passes Legislation Aiming To Stem Violence and Arrests at Schools, With a Focus on Mental Health

May 3, 2018 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve school safety, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, passed legislation creating grants to encourage schools to make innovative solutions to reduce school violence and arrest in communities with a high percentage of...

House Approves Stuart Measure Increasing Transparency, Fiscal Responsibility in Governor’s Office Hiring Practices

May 3, 2018 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To increase fiscal transparency in the governor’s office and state government, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring the Truth in Hiring Act to prevent the governor’s office from paying its employees out of budgets intended to...

Halpin Supports Legislation to Expand Savings Options, Retirement Security for Educators

May 3, 2018 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, recently voted to pass legislation to help educators save more effectively for retirement by providing them the options of participating in state-administered 403(b) savings plans. “Our state’s hard-working...

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