Jan 26, 2024 | Hoffman
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting more than $12.7 million claimed by Metro East residents last year through Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grants. “These numbers are reflective of the increased commitment we’ve put toward MAP Grants...
Jan 22, 2024 | Hoffman
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is applauding the initial results of Smart Start, a comprehensive plan to build out Illinois’ early childhood education system, expand access to affordable childcare and ensure children have the support they need...
Jan 18, 2024 | Hoffman
EAST ALTON, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is touting the economic outlook for the Metro East as Wieland North America announced a $500 million commitment to modernize its East Alton facility and support local jobs. “Our state has taken strong steps to...
Dec 18, 2023 | Hoffman
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are insisting that local workers are heard as Nippon Steel Corporation moves to acquire U.S. Steel without engaging the United Steelworkers (USW) union. Hoffman and Stuart...
Dec 15, 2023 | Hoffman
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement Thursday after reports of a settled agreement between United Steelworkers Local 1899 and U.S. Steel to provide two months of back pay for workers laid off in the fall without...
Dec 1, 2023 | Hoffman
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement Thursday after the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) issued a subpoena to U.S. Steel to investigate its compliance with the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining...