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Walker-Backed Bill to Create Task Force Addressing Domestic Violence

Feb 28, 2020 | Walker

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To better help those who may be at risk or victims of intimate partner violence, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently added his support to House Bill 4262 creating a Domestic Violence Task Force. “The reality of domestic violence...

Moylan, Mussman to Team Up with Women Employed for Salary Negotiation Workshop

Feb 28, 2020 | Moylan

DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, and state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will co-host a women’s focused career building workshop with Women Employed on Monday, March 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Elk Grove Village Public Library,...

Bristow Sponsors Legislation Creating Greater Access to Mental Health Care in Underserved Areas

Feb 27, 2020 | Bristow

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents in rural areas and communities across Illinois would have greater access to mental health care under legislation introduced by state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton. “People living with a mental health issue have drastically limited...

Scherer Introduces Bill to Address Substitute Teacher Shortages

Feb 27, 2020 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently introduced a bill to allow retired teachers to act as substitutes for school districts experiencing substitute teacher shortages, without jeopardizing their retirement benefits. “Education is an issue...

Rep. Hernandez Fighting to Expand Gun Safety Protections

Feb 27, 2020 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to get guns out of dangerous hands by backing legislation to expand the list of people who can file for a firearm restraining order to include employers, coworkers and teachers. “Last year, our...

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