State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to expand access to fresh, nutritious food in vulnerable communities by passing a bill that encourages innovative approaches to addressing food deserts. “Everyone, regardless of where they come from, deserves a shot at...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported legislation to strengthen public transit across Illinois and Chicago, ultimately creating jobs, supporting riders, and driving economic growth. “For years, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed comprehensive legislation to ease rising energy costs for Illinois families and reduce home energy bills both now and in the future. “If our already working families go to work, or even pick up extra...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement as Illinois’ smart and responsible budget tools are delivering $20 million to protect access to food security ahead of Donald Trump’s SNAP cuts: “Since President Donald Trump has been...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits will come to an end Nov. 1 during the ongoing federal...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is calling out the Trump administration for violating speech and press rights that have been fundamental to a constitutional and just democracy for over 200 years. “Donald Trump has completely disregarded...