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Madigan: Rauner’s Veto Benefits Big Insurance Companies, Not Illinois Employers

Aug 23, 2017 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. Bruce Rauner has sided with big insurance companies and against Illinois employers, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan said, criticizing the governor’s veto of legislation offering Illinois businesses the ability to reduce workers’ compensation...

Kifowit’s Measure Increasing Hate Crime Protections Now Law

Aug 23, 2017 | Kifowit

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was signed into law on Tuesday. “With the appalling attack...

Walsh: Rauner Hiding True Cost of Budget Crisis by Vetoing Debt Transparency Bill

Aug 23, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinois’ unpaid bill backlog at over $14 billion, state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, is criticizing Gov. Bruce Rauner’s attempt to deny taxpayers a full accounting of state debt accrued as a result of Rauner’s budget crisis. “Time and time...

Hernandez to Host Town Hall Meeting for Local Residents

Aug 23, 2017 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, August 30th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Heritage Middle School, located at 6850 W 31st Street in Berwyn. “With all the uncertainty and chaos coming out of...

Mussman Responds to Governor Blocking Sensible Debt Transparency Measure

Aug 23, 2017 | Mussman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement after Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming how state agencies manage their finances: “Illinois continues to confront historic fiscal challenges...

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