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Hoffman Highlights Human Trafficking Awareness Month, New Law to Crack Down on Exploiters

Jan 14, 2020 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To raise attention around the issue of human trafficking, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a new law he recently supported to crack down on human trafficking and enhance penalties for those who benefit from exploitation. “As Human...

Stuart Urges Congress to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act

Jan 14, 2020 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To strengthen efforts to prevent and respond to gender-based violence, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring legislation urging the U.S. Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. “Gender-based violence is a public...

Bristow, Crowe to Hold Satellite Office Hours in Hartford Jan. 22

Jan 14, 2020 | Bristow

ALTON, Ill. – To help bring the benefits of their offices to all parts of the district, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, will be hosting joint Satellite Office Hours on Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Hartford...

Rep. Hernandez Backs Legislation Promoting Student Rights, Healthy Learning Environments

Jan 14, 2020 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is combatting the use of isolation rooms in Illinois schools, addressing high-profile reports of traumatic disciplinary practices in public schools with new legislation focused on safer forms of correcting...

Mah-Backed Senior Property Tax Relief Measure Signed into Law

Jan 14, 2020 | Mah

CHICAGO – Cook County homeowners who receive the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption this year will be able to keep that exemption through 2024 thanks to legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, and signed into law Tuesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker....

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