Oct 12, 2017 | D'Amico
CHICAGO – State Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to a new state tax credit available to teachers and school administrators who personally purchase school supplies for their students. “Too often I hear stories about budget cuts that have resulted in...
Oct 12, 2017 | Greenwood
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – State Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, received national recognition from the United States Department of Defense for sponsoring a new law that allows veterans the ability to receive academic credit for their military service. “I am...
Oct 12, 2017 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is urging his colleagues in the House to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill that protects collective bargaining rights for working people in Illinois. “This governor has time and time again made unprecedented...
Oct 12, 2017 | Halpin
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is urging his colleagues to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation designed to protect the rights of Illinois’ working men and women. “Across our country and right here in Illinois, we’re seeing...
Oct 12, 2017 | Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for an override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of legislation designed to protect the rights of working men and women in Illinois. “Labor unions have been instrumental in building a strong middle class in our...