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Scherer-Backed Bill Protecting Local Drinking Water Passes

May 29, 2025 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local drinking water will be better protected under a new bill sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aimed at preventing contamination of the Mahomet Aquifer—which serves as the sole source of tap water for much of Central Illinois. “Our...

Scherer-Backed Measure Increasing Education Assessment Contract Transparency Passes Committee

Mar 18, 2025 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is focusing on increasing accountability and transparency around the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) assessment contracts through a new measure, which recently passed out of committee, that introduces...

Scherer-Backed Measure Protect Seniors from Predatory Insurance Companies

Mar 12, 2025 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently filed a consumer protection measure aimed at protecting older adults and patients at risk of exploitation from deceptive sales tactics by insurance companies. “Older adults and individuals receiving...

Scherer to Continue to Address Teacher Shortage, Education Gaps as Chair of Key House Education Committee

Jan 22, 2025 | Guerrero-Cuellar, Kodatt, Nichols, Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will bring her decades of experience in the classroom and as a leader in education policy to discussions about strengthening Illinois’ public schools, retaining teachers and uplifting the needs of students and...

Scherer Begins New Term with a Renewed Focus on Working Families and Healthcare Access

Jan 9, 2025 | Guerrero-Cuellar, Kodatt, Nichols, Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Beginning a new term in the Illinois House, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is focusing on reining in the cost of living and improving healthcare access for Central Illinois families. “During my time representing our hardworking communities in...

Scherer Helps to Bring State Funds to Upgrade Springfield Parks

Jan 6, 2025 | Guerrero-Cuellar, Kodatt, Nichols, Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is welcoming new state funding injection of state funding to improve Springfield’s parks and amenities. “Our communities deserve access to modern recreation and sports facilities in their very own neighborhoods,”...

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