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Hoffman Legislation to Provide Increased Safety and Oversight on Illinois Railroads

May 9, 2019 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Moving forward to establish an increased presence of crew members on Illinois railroads, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is advancing legislation to require that all freight trains be outfitted with at least two railroad engineers. “Currently,...

Hoffman Passes Legislation in the House to Protect Critical Infrastructure

Apr 11, 2019 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois’ power plants, waterlines and other critical utilities will be better secured under legislation passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, increasing penalties on those who tamper with critical infrastructure. “The safety of our...

Stuart, Area Legislators Connect Job Seekers with Employers

Apr 9, 2019 | Bristow, Hoffman, Stuart

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Over the weekend, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, welcomed employers and job seekers to the Granite City Township Center for a job fair, which Stuart hosted in partnership with Metro-East area legislators state Rep. Monica Bristow, state...

Hoffman Visits Franklin Elementary School to Greet Local Students in Belleville

Apr 9, 2019 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Franklin Elementary School last week to meet and speak with local students in Belleville.“One of the most rewarding aspects of public service is being afforded the opportunity to speak with young students...

Hoffman Meets with Illinois State Police Director to Discuss Rising Collision Rates

Apr 4, 2019 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, met with Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly this week to discuss the risks police officers face during routine highway patrol traffic stops and efforts that should be pursued to address the rise in...

Hoffman and Greenwood Advance Bill to Address Local Inadequacies with Developmentally Disabled

Mar 29, 2019 | Greenwood, Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address locally disadvantaged persons struggling with developmental disabilities, State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are advancing legislation to reform the grant process for the Developmental...

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