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Vella Passes Pro-Law Enforcement Package, Emphasizes Need to Recruit and Retain High-Quality Police Officers

Apr 6, 2022 | Vella

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After listening to law enforcement on ways he could help them recruit and retain high-quality police officers, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a plan Tuesday that invests in recruiting candidates, partners with higher education and...

Hoffman Passes Resolution Supporting Ukraine, Encourages State to Divest from Russia

Apr 6, 2022 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to stand up for the people of Ukraine, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a resolution Tuesday that condemns Russia’s invasion, encourages the state to divest from Russian assets and shows solidarity with the people of...

Gordon-Booth Issues Statement on Passage of Public Safety Measures

Apr 6, 2022 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Wednesday following passage of public safety proposals in the House: “For the past two months, I’ve had the opportunity to lead a diverse public safety working group focused on...

LaPointe Passes Plan to Help Ukrainian Refugees, Divest State Assets from Russia

Apr 5, 2022 | LaPointe

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Echoing action taken around the world in response to Russia’s unwarranted invasion of Ukraine, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, passed a comprehensive effort Tuesday to welcome Ukrainian refugees to Illinois and end state investment in...

Ammons Celebrates Fighting Illini’s Monumental Men’s Basketball Season

Apr 5, 2022 | Ammons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After an incredible season earning them a Big Ten championship title, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, invited the University of Illinois’ Men’s Basketball team to the Statehouse to celebrate their performance this year. “Representing the...

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