May 1, 2018 | Madigan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan, House Democrats and advocates for the middle class are calling out Gov. Bruce Rauner and Republicans for refusing to consider fair tax reform that would provide relief for the middle class while making the ultra-wealthy...
May 1, 2018 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address the ongoing teacher shortage that is plaguing Illinois, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently passed legislation out of the Illinois House to increase the base salary for teachers. “By setting a baseline salary for...
May 1, 2018 | Bristow
ALTON, Ill. – To help support the Spay Neuter Illinois Pet Alliance, a non-profit organization that provides low-cost spay and neutering to low income families, state Reps. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are extending their pet supply...
May 1, 2018 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help save neighborhood pharmacies and protect competition in the pharmaceutical market, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, helped pass bipartisan legislation to ensure local, independently-owned pharmacies receive fair reimbursements from...
May 1, 2018 | Carroll
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Buffalo Grove, successfully worked with Democrats and Republicans to block a pay increase for Springfield legislators. “Springfield has chronically underfunded schools and social services throughout the state,” said...