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Harper-Backed Measure to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Records Passes House

Apr 17, 2026 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to address long-standing barriers faced by previously incarcerated individuals after legislation she co-sponsored to reduce obstacles for people with arrest or conviction records passed the...

Harper to Lead 4/20 Town Hall on Cannabis Equity in Illinois

Apr 17, 2026 | Harper, Uncategorized

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid ongoing questions about equity in Illinois’ cannabis industry, state Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) will host a virtual town hall on April 20, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. to assess progress, address challenges, and discuss the path forward. The...

Mason Passes Bill Protecting Against Stormwater Pollution

Apr 17, 2026 | Mason

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is working to keep contaminants out of our water supply by passing a bill amending the Environmental Protection Act to control microplastic pollution due to waste from plastic manufacturing facilities....

Johnson Bill to Strengthen Worker Rights for Individuals Without a Driver’s License Passes House

Apr 17, 2026 | Johnson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Wanting to strengthen worker rights, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has passed legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring that applicants have a driver’s license unless it is necessary for the position. “At its core, this...

Hernandez Backs Bill Expanding Latin American History Curriculum in Illinois Schools

Apr 17, 2026 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass a measure out of the House on Wednesday that would expand curriculum covering the complex, impactful history of Latin Americans in the United States, ensuring their...

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