Jun 16, 2017 | Andrade
CHICAGO – In an effort to combat negative effects a proposed federal healthcare overhaul would have on the most vulnerable, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a resolution that opposes the Republican-introduced American Health Care Act. “The changes...
Jun 16, 2017 | Zalewski
RIVERSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside, the Chairman of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, issued the following statement on Illinois being dropped from the Powerball lottery and Mega Millions games if the budget impasse does not end by June...
Jun 16, 2017 | Yingling
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – As the clock ticks towards the end of the state’s fiscal year, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is urging lawmakers to return to the table and do the work needed to reach more fiscally responsible solutions to the state’s budget crisis and high...
Jun 16, 2017 | Stuart
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is urging Gov. Bruce Rauner and lawmakers to return to the table to compromise on a more honest, balanced budget deal that protects taxpayers and ensures residents maintain access to vital services. “Despite...
Jun 16, 2017 | D'Amico
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to lift up working families across Illinois, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that raises Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 over the next few years. “As the minimum wage has remained stagnant since 2011, many...