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Yingling-Supported Economic Reform Package to Support Small Businesses, Create Jobs Approved by House

Jun 6, 2017 | Yingling

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major economic reform package supported by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, that will put small and medium sized businesses on a level playing field, create jobs and help middle-class families keep more of what they earn was approved by the...

Hernandez Urging Governor to Support Anti-Wage Theft Measure, Highlights Effect on Economy

Jun 6, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, passed legislation through the House that would ensure working families are not cheated out of their hard-earned money by unethical employers. “Women, Latinos, and other...

Scherer Legislation to Protect Taxpayers, Increase Transparency Passes Both Houses

Jun 6, 2017 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, to protect taxpayers and increase transparency by requiring a fiscal impact statement for every executive order has passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. “Our state is in a dire...

Walsh Pushing for Investigation Reckless Practices within Department of Children and Family Services

Jun 5, 2017 | Walsh

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the death of 16 month-old Semaj Crosby less than a day and a half after case workers from the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) visited the Joliet home where she lived, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is backing...

Jones-Sponsored Measure Protecting Health Care Access for Local Families Passes General Assembly

Jun 5, 2017 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law that would deny care to millions of Illinois residents, strip insurance from people with pre-existing conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is...

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