Apr 9, 2025 | Rashid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Today, the Illinois House passed a bill from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would regulate PFAS, long-lasting manufactured chemicals, which have been linked to harmful health effects in humans, including cancers. PFAS, or per- and...
Apr 8, 2025 | Rashid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation this week from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would protect the quality of higher education in Illinois. House Bill 1859 requires all courses taught at community college districts...
Mar 28, 2025 | Rashid
BERWYN, Ill – Rep. Abelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order attempting to eliminate collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers: “Donald Trump’s union-busting executive...
Mar 25, 2025 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to ensure trips to the barbershop or beauty salon are safe by advancing bills out of key committees that discourage the use of harmful chemicals in hair products and encourage transparency in the...
Mar 25, 2025 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is furthering her commitment to enhance local food infrastructure, put an end to food deserts, and protect farmers across Illinois by advancing several bills out of crucial legislative committees that will...