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Greenwood Backed Measure to Help Military Families Becomes Law

Sep 8, 2017 | Greenwood

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public schools will take new steps to accommodate the needs of military families under a new law passed by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, granting students excused absences from school when their parents are deployed or on leave....

Stuart Visits New Offices of Local Business

Sep 8, 2017 | Stuart

COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – On break from session in Springfield, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has been taking the time to visit local businesses in the community, recently touring Donco Electrical Construction LLC in Edwardsville. “I think one of the best things...

Connor Joins Residents, Fellow Lawmakers in Town Hall Discussion

Sep 8, 2017 | Connor, Manley

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Following an eventful summer session that has seen a resolution to the budget crisis and passage of education funding reform, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, joined local members of the Illinois General Assembly for a discussion with residents...

Walsh-Supported Legislation Cracking Down on Hate Crimes Now Law

Sep 8, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was recently signed into law. “Hate has no place in our country and...

Greenwood Bill to Assist Students with Special Needs Signed Into Law

Sep 7, 2017 | Greenwood

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, will help students with special needs cover a wide range of additional higher education costs often incurred by families of special learners. “Students with special needs often...

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