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Hoffman Visits White House, Urges Further Investment in Local Infrastructure

Feb 13, 2024 | Hoffman

WASHINGTON – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited the White House earlier this month to meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other White House officials to discuss the impact of federal investment in Illinois through the Biden-Harris...

Stava-Murray Bill Would Aid Survivors of Abuse in Overcoming Financial Barriers to Leaving

Feb 13, 2024 | Stava

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, has filed a bill aimed at making it easier for many survivors of abuse to leave dangerous situations, in spite of financial factors that can make it difficult to assert independence. “Abusers often use...

Hoffman’s ‘Seniors Deserve Dignity’ Bill would Supplement Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance

Feb 9, 2024 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To assist seniors who are in a supportive living facility and receive Medicaid and personal needs allowances, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is proposing a monthly supplemental payment to help them with small personal expenses – such as paying...

Williams Leads Effort to Make Superman Day in Illinois, Highlights Museum in Downstate Metropolis

Feb 9, 2024 | Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In honor of the in-universe birthday of the comic book character Superman and the state’s own Superman-themed city of Metropolis, state Rep. Jawaharial Omar Williams, D-Chicago, recently filed a resolution declaring Feb. 29 as Superman Day in...

Ford Proposal would Direct More Music Festival Ticket Revenue to Park District Programs

Feb 8, 2024 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Additional funds collected from music festival tickets would further support park district programs for residents under a plan introduced by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago. “When a large music festival takes place in a public park, it has...

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