Nov 9, 2017 | Scherer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, this week announced her support for legislation opposing efforts at the federal level to eliminate a tax deduction claimed by nearly 2 million Illinoisans annually. “The proposed changes to the federal tax code...
Nov 9, 2017 | Greenwood
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, sponsored a house joint resolution this week calling on legislators, lobbyists and staff to do better to change the culture of racism not only in state government but throughout all workplaces....
Nov 9, 2017 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– To offer property tax relief for working families, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a proposal Wednesday that cuts property taxes for middle-class families and seniors by increasing cost-saving exemptions, while giving local residents...
Nov 9, 2017 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – As Gov. Bruce Rauner continues an unprecedented rollback in aid for college students, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, voted on Tuesday to override the governor’s veto of legislation to protect students and their families from predatory lenders....
Nov 9, 2017 | Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation requiring cursive writing to be taught in Illinois’ elementary schools is now law thanks to efforts by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, to revitalize this skill. “As technology has advanced in the fast-paced world we live...