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Speaker Madigan: House Democrats to Continue Working to Find Common Ground with Rauner and toward State Budget

May 31, 2017 | Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement: “There is no more urgent matter facing the state than the passage of a comprehensive, balanced budget, and House Democrats will continue our efforts to address this challenge, end...

Manley Pushes for Economic Reforms to Help Businesses, Middle-Class Families

May 31, 2017 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help strengthen the economy and create jobs, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to reduce taxes for small and medium-sized businesses to help create jobs and lift up the middle class. “This legislation is full of...

Stuart Measure Seeks to Connect Veterans with Employment Resources, Employers

May 31, 2017 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, seeks to connect unemployed veterans with community and state employment resources. “The idea for a website to help veterans find work was brought to me by local veterans,” said...

Conroy Committed to Working Through Summer to End Budget Impasse

May 31, 2017 | Conroy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On the last day of the legislature’s scheduled spring legislative session, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, released the following statement: “Today marks the 700th day of Governor Rauner’s budget crisis. It is unacceptable that for 700 days...

Hernandez Calls on Governor to Compromise, Highlights Impasse Effect on Latino Communities

May 31, 2017 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, released the following statement Wednesday at the end of the regularly scheduled session of the General Assembly: “Latinos have made tremendous gains in the last few...

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