Halpin Works to Fight Illinois’ Opioid Epidemic Head On

Jan 29, 2019 | Halpin

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his fight to combat opioid abuse in communities throughout Illinois, state Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is sponsoring a resolution to address the over-prescription of addictive opioid painkillers. “When used appropriately,...

Mah Joins Renewed Effort to Combat Wage Discrimination

Jan 29, 2019 | Mah

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is fighting to crack down on corporations that pay women less than men doing the same job by sponsoring legislation that would prohibit employers from using an unfair practice that locks women and minorities into...

Rep. Pappas Rejects Legislative Pension

Jan 28, 2019 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – Following through on her commitment to promote fiscal responsibility, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, opted out of the legislative pension system as one of her first official acts in office.“Our state faces many fiscal challenges, which is why...