Hoffman Legislation Cuts Fees on Small and Private Businesses

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Business entities would see financial relief from the state under legislation introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that reduces the late fee, from $300 to $100, charged to limited liability companies (LLCs) that file an annual report...

Hoffman: Gov. Rauner Continues Assault on Working Families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is speaking out against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that would provide new protections for Illinois workers. “The ongoing efforts of Governor Rauner to strip the rights of working families are increasingly...

Hoffman Passes Bill to Raise Minimum Teacher Salaries

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to address Illinois’ growing teacher shortage by raising the base salary for educators across the state has passed out of the Illinois House. “The knowledge that teachers instill in young...

Hoffman Bill to Aid Reconstruction of Local School Passes House

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation out of the Illinois House this week that would provide a cost-effective financing option for the reconstruction of Wolf Branch Middle School that has been damaged by mine subsidence. “The...