Stuart-Backed Human Trafficking Bill Advances to Senate

Apr 4, 2019 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hotel and motel employees would receive training on how to recognize instances of human trafficking under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which passed  the House on Wednesday. “Curbing human trafficking has been an...

Welch Spearheads Proposal to Crack Down on Predatory Loans

Apr 4, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to protect consumers from predatory loans that target low-income communities, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has introduced legislation that puts restrictions on extreme auto loan title lending practices. “The predatory...

Yednock Legislation to Protect Labor Rights Passes Illinois House

Apr 4, 2019 | Yednock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, to protect the rights of labor members by maintaining the state’s power to regulate union agreements passed the Illinois House on Wednesday with bipartisan support. “This legislation...