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Andrade Backs Proposal to Provide Tax Relief For Working Families

Mar 15, 2017 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will keep more of their hard-earned dollars under a proposal sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, to double the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. “By providing much-needed tax relief to working families, we can...

Jones Backs Measure that would Force Trump to Share Business Deals, Tax Information with Public

Mar 14, 2017 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to force President Donald Trump to shed light on his finances, reveal potential conflicts of interest and show to what extent the White House is being used to inflate the profits of his...

Kifowit, Local Parents and Police Unveil New Card to Help Keep People with Disabilities Safe

Mar 14, 2017 | Kifowit

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, were joined by local law enforcement, social service agencies, and parents in Aurora Monday to unveil a new wallet card available to individuals with special needs designed...

Madigan, Harris Set Hearing on Trump Administration Medicaid Proposal

Mar 14, 2017 | Harris, Madigan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaker Michael J. Madigan has directed state Rep. Greg Harris, chair of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee, to hold a hearing Thursday to determine how Medicaid cuts being pushed by the Trump Administration and congressional...

Scherer’s Spelling Bee Brings Out Local Seniors

Mar 14, 2017 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – Local senior citizens showcased their spelling abilities and celebrated their love of learning at state Rep. Sue Scherer’s, D-Decatur, senior spelling bee at the Decatur Macon County Senior Center on Monday. “Every year I am thrilled for our seniors to...

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