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West Backs Minimum Wage Plan, Encouraged by Positive Economic Effects

Feb 14, 2019 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, backed a minimum wage increase plan Thursday that is expected to generate more than $19 billion annually in economic activity. “As the cost of everyday essential like food, health care and education increase,...

Manley Backs Minimum Wage Plan to Grow Economy

Feb 14, 2019 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on balancing the need for fair pay for families with the needs of small businesses, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a minimum wage plan Thursday that is expected to generate $19 billion in new economic activity annually...

Gong-Gershowitz Moves First Bill Out of Committee, Protecting Children of Undocumented Immigrants

Feb 14, 2019 | Gong-Gershowitz

SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her mission to help the vulnerable, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, passed her first bill out of committee this week to improve the process of designating a legal guardian of children in the event the child is separated from...

Crespo Supports Wage Increase for Working Families, Tax Credits for Small Businesses

Feb 14, 2019 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, supported legislation balancing working families’ need for fair pay with interests of small and medium-sized employers, bringing billions of dollars in new economic activity to local communities. “Our...

Statement from state Rep. Bristow

Feb 14, 2019 | Bristow

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, released the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted on minimum wage legislation: “We all want fair pay for working families. That’s been my focus throughout a career spent working...

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