Apr 5, 2017 | Williams
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To reduce the gender wage gap, state Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to address the pay discrepancies between men and women in Illinois. “Obviously, we should have equal pay for equal work,” Williams said. “It’s 2017 –...
Apr 5, 2017 | Kifowit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is fighting to cut the cost of government by passing measures banning taxpayer-funded pensions for part-time politicians, and empowering taxpayers to eliminate unnecessary and duplicative units of local...
Apr 5, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First responders and other local services would receive promised state funding under legislation passed recently by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood. “Keeping our families safe is one of the most vital functions of our cities and villages, and...
Apr 5, 2017 | Mussman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to bring awareness to and address the issue of pay discrimination between men and women, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation that would mark April 4 as Pay Equity Day in Illinois and bring more fairness...
Apr 5, 2017 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, state Rep. Harper, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation that would outlaw insurance companies from denying people coverage because of their health conditions. “Health...