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...
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...
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...
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...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the multiple diagnoses of Legionnaires’ disease at the Quincy Illinois Veterans’ Home, which claimed the lives of thirteen veterans or their spouses, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is moving forward to demand answers. “Governor Rauner...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to stimulate job growth in Illinois and the United States, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, introduced a two legislative proposals this week that would create local jobs and keep taxpayer dollars in the state. “By purchasing goods...