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Pappas Pushes for Reform to Scrap Metal Sales, Equality for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Jan 21, 2020 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Small businesses and entrepreneurs selling scrap metal will receive assistance thanks to the work of state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, who is pushing for legislation requiring precise weighing and payment in all sales of scrap metal. “Our local...

LaPointe, Martwick to Co-Lead Mental Health Seminar with National Alliance on Mental Illness

Jan 21, 2020 | LaPointe

CHICAGO – Working to remove stigma towards mental health, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is gearing up to co-lead with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, an upcoming Mental Health 101 Seminar with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Tuesday,...

Didech Seeks to Eliminate Golden Parachutes for Lawmakers, Advocates for Stronger Accountability

Jan 21, 2020 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to help restore public faith in state government, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is backing legislation to eliminate a golden parachute that allows lawmakers to collect an entire month’s salary when they resign. “No lawmaker can...

Costa Howard Backs Measure to Close Lawmaker Pay Loophole

Jan 21, 2020 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To stop politicians from gaming the system by timing their retirements to grab an additional taxpayer-funded paycheck, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is backing a new initiative to prohibit legislators from receiving a full month’s...

Statement from Speaker Madigan

Jan 20, 2020 | Madigan

CHICAGO – House Speaker Michael J. Madigan released the following statement Monday: “Senator Harmon is a very accomplished legislator, and I am confident we will have a strong working relationship.” Rep. Michael J Madigan Speaker of the House (D-Chicago) 22nd District...

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