Apr 13, 2018 | Hoffman
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...
Mar 9, 2018 | Hoffman
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...
Mar 7, 2018 | Hoffman
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...
Feb 27, 2018 | Hoffman
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...
Feb 23, 2018 | Hoffman
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...
Feb 14, 2018 | Hoffman
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...