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Feigenholtz Introduces Initiative to Expand Access to Affordable Housing

Feb 6, 2019 | Feigenholtz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to create and preserve affordable rental housing, State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, introduced legislation that will create a new property tax incentive on Wednesday. “Affordability in neighborhoods in cities and statewide can...

Welch Aims to Turn New Page for Illinois as Chair of Key House Committee

Feb 6, 2019 | Welch

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will push to build a brighter future for working families across the state as the new chairperson of a top house committee tasked with handling a wide portfolio of issues including economic justice,...

Bristow to Host Gun Rights Update

Feb 6, 2019 | Bristow

ALTON, Ill. – To help keep Metro East residents aware of new legislation, laws and proposals that would affect the rights of law-abiding gun owners, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, is partnering with the Illinois State Rifle Association to host a gun rights...

Crespo Introduces Legislation to Promote Safe Schools

Feb 6, 2019 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to school violence, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working to require schools districts to establish a team and protocol as part of a violence-prevention strategy. “Keeping schools safe and free of violence is critical to...

Costa Howard Co-Sponsors New Equal Pay Legislation Targeting Salary History

Feb 5, 2019 | Costa Howard

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is co-sponsoring new legislation aimed at closing the gender pay gap in Illinois by preventing employers from asking job applicants about salary history. “We’re all used to seeing the salary history question...

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