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Ammons in partnership with Ameren Illinois distributes LED light bulbs to households as part of ‘Light Up the Cities Initiative’

Nov 3, 2022 | Ammons

Champaign, Ill. – State Representative Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, set aside large quantities of “energy efficient light bulbs” as part of the ‘Light Up the Cities Initiative’, which helps households transition to energy-efficient LED bulbs. To make sure light bulbs...

Institutional Inequalities in Licensing Removed with Ammons-Backed Legislation

Aug 16, 2022 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D–Urbana, passed a new law that highlights institutional barriers to occupational licensing and employment for low-income communities. “Economic inequality is an ever-growing problem not only for the country but for my...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Celebrates Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson

Apr 7, 2022 | Ammons, Buckner, Collins, Davis, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Greenwood, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the historic confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus released the following statement: “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is one of the most impressive, qualified and fair-minded Supreme...

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...

Ammons Fighting for Equitable Job Opportunities, Passes Economic Equality Measure

Mar 3, 2022 | Ammons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her campaign for economic equality in Illinois, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, recently passed legislation to prevent the state from regulating markets in ways which dampen equitable business opportunities. “Due to discriminatory and...

Ammons Touts New Small Business Assistance, Committee Progress

Feb 24, 2022 | Ammons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a Thursday press conference, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, touted the accomplishments of the House Small Business, Tech Innovation and Entrepreneurship committee. Several major policy initiatives have passed the committee, all focused on...

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