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Delgado Protects Seniors, Most Vulnerable with New Limits on Utility Disconnection During Heat

Mar 15, 2023 | Delgado

CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is working to prevent utility companies from shutting off access during heat advisory events with newly-introduced legislation. “We rightly limit utility interruption during cold weather months, and it’s time that we...

Carroll Works to Close Puppy Mill, Unethical Breeder Loophole

Mar 14, 2023 | Carroll

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – A bill introduced and advanced out of committee by state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, would close a loophole often exploited by puppy mills and unscrupulous breeders to profit from their activities at the expense of animal welfare. “The vast...

Flowers Bill Would Raise Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Illinoisans

Mar 14, 2023 | Flowers

CHICAGO – A bill introduced by Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, which recently advanced out of committee, would reform compensation for Illinoisans who are wrongfully convicted and then exonerated, as well as remove a great deal of...

Hoffman, Belt, Comptroller Highlight Funding Release for Cahokia Heights Water and Sewer Project

Mar 14, 2023 | Hoffman

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Underscoring their support of investment in critical infrastructure residents depend on, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza are highlighting the release of a...

Governor Signs Gordon-Booth’s Paid Leave Bill; Grants Employees Five Days Each Year Starting in 2024

Mar 14, 2023 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After years of negotiation with business and labor, employees will now be entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave – for any personal reason – under a bill passed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and signed into law...

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