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Rep. Flowers & Rep. Harper Working to End Childhood Hunger in Local Schools

May 25, 2018 | Flowers, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aims to end childhood hunger in schools throughout the state of...

Harper Calls for Adoption of Fair Tax in Illinois to Relieve Middle Class Tax Burden

May 17, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is demanding the ultra-wealthy in Illinois, including Gov. Bruce Rauner, pay their fair share in taxes by backing the proposal to implement a progressive tax in Illinois. “Our unfair tax structure keeps poor...

Harper Pushes Measure to Require Greater Accountability on Currency Exchanges, Works to Lower Fees on Consumers

May 16, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Currency exchange customers could see lower fees under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago. “Many people rely on currency exchanges for the basic and necessary service of cashing checks,” said Harper. “Unfortunately, the...

Harper, Durbin Tour Urban Agriculture Sites and Discuss Ways to Reduce Gun Violence in Chicago

May 11, 2018 | Harper

CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, recently showed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin various urban farms, which healthy food for local residents, and the two also discussed ways to reduce gun crimes and address trauma in Chicago. “I am grateful that our senator took...

Harper and Flowers Fight to Increase Access to Fresh Foods in Disadvantaged Areas

May 11, 2018 | Flowers, Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With many urban areas in the State of Illinois containing vast food deserts and a lack of nutritional resources, state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring a measure that will make it easier for small farmers and community...

Harper CPS Measure That Helps Avoid South Side School Closures Passes House

May 10, 2018 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to prevent future school closures on the South Side without proper warning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D–Chicago, helped pass a measure that mandates Chicago Public Schools (CPS) to provide more notice and information on the status of...

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