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Willis: Special Session Time for Bipartisan Solutions, Not Political Gimmicks

Jun 20, 2017 | Willis

NORTHLAKE, IL – As the General Assembly seeks to reconvene in Springfield for a special session, state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, released the following statement. “With the passage of the regular session deadline, any solution to the budget impasse is going to...

Welch Sponsors Legislation to Enhance Protections for Student Loan Borrowers

Jun 19, 2017 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – To provide additional protections to students and individuals paying off their student loans, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, recently supported legislation that would create a Student Loan Bill of Rights in Illinois. “Illinois’ college...

Yingling To Host “Understanding Your Property Taxes” Seminars to Help Residents Appeal Property Taxes

Jun 19, 2017 | Yingling

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, a longtime advocate for local taxpayers and property tax relief is teaming up with local township assessors to host a free series of “Understanding Your Property Taxes”events. “I am proud of my recent...

Harper: Illinois Needs an Honest Budget, and Rauner Needs to Negotiate

Jun 19, 2017 | Budget, Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is renewing her negotiation on a budget that does not burden Illinois taxpayers and does not rely on dishonest and unviable savings. “The Senate budget is not the honest plan Illinois taxpayers need, and we aren’t going to...

Hoffman Passes Legislation Allowing Counties to Streamline Election Services, Save Taxpayer Dollars

Jun 16, 2017 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to streamline government services and save taxpayer dollars state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation that gives counties the ability to reduce the number of elections judges during primary elections. “With many families...

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