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Connor Backs Plan to Protect Workers’ Rights, Wages

May 13, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, is fighting for stronger enforcement of fair pay laws, employee safety protections and fair hiring practices by backing legislation to create a workplace watchdog unit in the attorney general’s office.“Good jobs...

Hurley Invites Local Residents to Satellite Office Hours at Palos Heights Public Library

May 13, 2019 | Hurley

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – To ensure that the services provided by her office are easily accessible to local residents, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is hosting satellite office hours later this month.“As we approach the final weeks of the spring legislative session,...

Halpin Advances Legislation Encouraging Investment in Local Communities over Large Corporations

May 13, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As state and local governments are offering more than $80 billion per year in tax breaks and giveaways to attract new businesses, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring legislation that prioritizes investment in proven job-creating...

State Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fighting to Cut Prescription Drug Costs

May 10, 2019 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance companies and pharmaceutical corporations would not be able to rip off patients by forcing them to depend on overpriced prescriptions under a bill backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. “Insurance and pharmaceutical...

West Backs Effort to Increase Minimum Salary for Teachers

May 10, 2019 | West

ROCKFORD, Ill. – As Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is highlighting a recent effort to increase the base minimum salary for teachers in Illinois to $40,000 per year.“Teachers have a tremendous impact on the direction...

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