Mason-Backed Bill Supports Developmentally Disabled Workers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Developmentally disabled adults in group homes would be able to keep more of the money they earn from employment under a measure supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. “People who live in group homes have expenses just like anyone else,...

Mason Passes Bill Allowing Campaign Funds to be Used for Child Care

GURNEE, Ill. – Serving in public office would be more accessible to working and middle-class parents under legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. Senate Bill 825 passed out of both chambers earlier this month and now goes to the governor’s desk for...

Mason to Launch Veterans’ Advisory Council

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting residents to attend the first meeting of her Veterans’ Advisory Council on Zoom at 6 p.m. on Monday. Mason is creating the council with the goal of identifying problems facing local veterans and developing...

Mason Passes Bill to Reduce School Food Surpluses and Combat Hunger

GURNEE, Ill. – Excess food at K-12 schools would be used to fight food insecurity under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that passed out of the legislature last month. The measure now goes to the governor for final approval. “Throughout our...