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Stuart-Backed Measure to Expand Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault Signed by Governor

Aug 8, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a measure supported by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, survivors of sexual assault will have increased protections when seeking medical attention.“It is critical that we empower survivors to come forward to law enforcement to report...

Jones-Supported Legislation Expanding Teen Mental Health Treatment Resources Now Law

Aug 8, 2019 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to combat mental health problems with a new law requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to coordinate delivery of mental health resources for troubled teens. “Kids should never have to...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Fight for Middle-Class Tax Relief on Property Tax Task Force

Aug 7, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will push for reforms that ease the burden of property taxes and put middle-class families first as a member of the newly-formed Property Tax Relief Task Force.“Illinois property taxes are some of the most...

Villanueva Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force

Aug 7, 2019 | Villanueva

CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to fight for property tax relief for local homeowners and working families, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Property Tax Relief Task Force this week after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed...

Welch Appointed Co-Chair of Labor Diversity Board

Aug 7, 2019 | Welch

HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will examine ways to boost diversity in labor apprenticeship programs as the co-chair of the newly formed Advisory Board for Diversity in Active Apprenticeship Programs.“We need to be doing more to improve...

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