Apr 10, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Area homeowners would see savings on their property tax bill under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and recently passed out of the House. “Many homeowners are struggling under skyrocketing property taxes and this...
Apr 4, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is fighting to end pay discrimination against women by sponsoring reforms to close the pay gap between women and men. Burke also recently supported a resolution declaring as April 4 “Pay Equity Day,” which...
Mar 21, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working-class families would be able to keep more of their hard-earned money under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, doubling the value of the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Burke-backed bill is a key element of an...
Mar 10, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, working to help food service workers keep more of their money, passed legislation through a House committee this week to eliminate a burdensome certification fee. “I am always looking for ways to lower...
Feb 22, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help guarantee family members receive their loved one’s life insurance benefits, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is backing a measure to require life insurance companies to compare old policies to the Social Security death records and...
Feb 8, 2017 | Burke_K
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, will push for a resolution to the state’s budget stalemate, demand responsible funding for Illinois community colleges and universities, and fight for college affordability programs as the new chairperson...