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...