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...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation out of the Illinois House this week to give the Secretary of State the ability to authorize and issue special license plates to recognize military service members and veterans. “Our veterans...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As cases continue to emerge surrounding Legionnaires Disease at the Quincy Veterans’ Home, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is leading the charge to provide answers for Illinois veterans. “The first alleged report of legionnaires’ disease at the...
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...