Jul 22, 2019 | Stuart
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, visited and toured the facilities at Goshen Coffee Company in Edwardsville. It was an opportunity to discuss the challenges and rewards of owning a small business and to understand their role within the...
Jul 22, 2019 | Hoffman
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that would hold employers that avoid workers’ compensation responsibilities accountable was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “Some jobs are just more dangerous than others....
Jul 22, 2019 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to expand protections for survivors of domestic violence, stalking and other crimes, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, passed legislation to ensure timely enforcement of emergency no contact orders. “Currently, it is a possibility...
Jul 22, 2019 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to expand options for people experiencing food insecurity spearheaded by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently became law in Illinois. “Far too many Illinoisans don’t have a place to prepare, store or cook food in order to receive...
Jul 19, 2019 | Stuart
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, issued the following statement after reviewing the latest report on funding for the Southern Illinois University System:“I am really disappointed with the results of the funding distribution study from AGB...