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Rep. Sharon Chung’s Flood Insurance Bill Unanimously Passes House

Apr 18, 2024 | Chung

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to protect taxpayers from the high cost of flood damage to critical infrastructure by passing bipartisan legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to make sure Illinois state...

Jimenez Opens Up Resources for Organizations Combating Homelessness

Apr 18, 2024 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, passed a measure on Wednesday to open up state funds for homelessness advocacy organizations to handle case loads. “On-the-ground organizations are in a bind: they want to help their homeless populations, but...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Measure Addressing Shortage of Nursing Assistants

Apr 17, 2024 | Hernandez B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure requiring the nursing assistant certification exam be offered in both English and Spanish, authored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed the Illinois House of Representatives. “This progress is the result of a very...

Stuart Passes Bill Creating More Comprehensive Definition of Sexual Assault

Apr 17, 2024 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is fighting for justice for all survivors of sexual assault by passing a new bill cracking down on incidents where consent is obtained through deception. “We must always advocate for victims and that means...

Jiménez Advances Legislation Empowering Renters to Seek Better Conditions, Preventing Retaliation

Apr 17, 2024 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is working to empower renters who have spoken out about the risks they face when requesting building improvements by passing new legislation to prevent landlords from retaliating against a tenant seeking better...

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