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Ford Expresses Concern about Unfair Prison Population Counts Backfiring during COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 3, 2020 | Ford

CHICAGO – As the COVID-19 outbreak begins to impact state prisons, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, released the following statement highlighting the problem of counting people at a prison location instead of their home community: “According to the Prison...

Ford Calls on Governor to Postpone Monday Deadline for Cannabis-Related License Applications

Mar 12, 2020 | Ford

CHICAGO – Concerned about the safety of residents seeking to file a cannabis grow license, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to postpone a Monday application deadline in the wake of the public health crisis caused by COVID-19....

State Rep. Ford, Firearm Public Awareness Task Force to Hold Hearing on the Effects of Gun Violence

Oct 3, 2019 | Ford

CHICAGO – State Rep. LaShawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and fellow members of the Firearm Public Awareness Task Force will hold their first meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at noon in the sixth floor committee room of the Michael A. Bilandic Building, located at 160 N. LaSalle...

Ford Introduces Bill to Curb Abusive Local Government Collection Tactics

Aug 16, 2019 | Ford

CHICAGO – In response to recent activity by local governments trying to collect decades-old parking tickets and other fine through collections agencies, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced a measure to limit collection referrals to within seven...

House Committees to Hold Hearing on College Aid Scandal

Aug 1, 2019 | Ammons, Ford

CHICAGO – Legislators will demand answers and begin exploring legislative solutions to recent reports that wealthy parents are exploiting a legal loophole to dishonestly receive college financial aid intended for middle-class and low-income families. Members of the...

House Appropriations-Higher Ed Chair Ford Warns of Cuts to MAP

May 15, 2019 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As lawmakers consider possible cuts toward higher education, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is emphasizing the value of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) and warning about the negative impact on students if funding were to be slashed....

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