Harper Agriculture Bills Advance Out of Committee

Mar 13, 2023 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, advanced a package of bills designed to address food deserts, promote urban farming and lift up minority farmers who have been historically excluded. “Agriculture is the largest industry in Illinois and the...

Canty Pushes for Pay Transparency to Help Close Gender Wage Gap

Mar 10, 2023 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In recognition of International Women’s Day, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, passed a measure out of a House committee Wednesday to require pay transparency in an effort to help close the gender wage gap. “A lack of wage...