Hoffman Bill to Provide Additional Safeguards to Workers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill introduced last spring to protect and safeguard workers, sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is now awaiting approval from the governor. “During my time serving in the state legislature, I have worked to protect the rights and...

Hoffman Fighting to Protect Workers and Wages

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Despite efforts by the Rauner administration to repeal prevailing wage in Illinois, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Chairman of the House Labor and Commerce committee, is continuing to stand up to the governor and his allies to ensure workers...

Hoffman Bill to Safeguard Public From Excessive Flooding

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently introduced legislation that would require new oversight in assessing the structural integrity of levees before administering permits to make repairs. “Recently, the Metro East took the initiative and used...

Hoffman: Governor’s Budget Address Inconsistent with Actions

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the moments following Governor Rauner’s budget address, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville released the following statement: “We have heard the same message from Governor Rauner since he took office. And from that time, the governor has...