BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to reinstate and extend a tax-credit program intended to spur local economic growth and new jobs is now law. “We need to make sure that we are empowering businesses that are bringing new jobs...
Belleville, Ill. – To connect residents with cash-saving tips to save money on their utility and phone bills, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) are partnering to host a free Utility Bill Clinic on Wednesday, October 4 from 1:00...
BELLEVILLE, Ill.– Legislation backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under proposed federal healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was recently...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, individuals suspected of human trafficking will no longer be able to evade prosecution in cases involving minors due to a legal loophole. “It’s unconscionable to think that an...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement following Governor Rauner’s recent veto of his workers’ compensation measure that reduces costs for Illinois businesses while protecting the well-being of workers injured on the job:...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Illinois students will have stronger protections of their online data. “With data of consumers becoming a booming industry, it’s important that we work to protect the data...