SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, that would require the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) to consolidate their offices to Sangamon County passed out of the Illinois House with strong bipartisan support. “Since...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following multiple outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Quincy that resulted in the deaths of 13 people and sickened dozens more, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, has spoken out about the lack of transparency...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to D.C. career politicians taking away federal tax credits for hard working union members who have used that money for their families, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, sponsored legislation that will create a state tax credit for any...
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a little-known opportunity for taxpayers to contribute suggestions of cost-saving measures within state government through the State Government Suggestion Award Board. “The hardworking families that I...
DECATUR, Ill. – Last week, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, was given the opportunity to meet with students from Edwin A. Lee Elementary School in Springfield. “The students are absolutely wonderful and were very engaged the entire time,” Scherer said. “You could...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of news reports that members of Congress used public funds to pay sexual harassment settlements, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation to ensure that does not happen in Illinois. “It’s ridiculous to think that...