Scherer Seeks to End Sexual Assault Slush Fund

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...

Scherer Boosts Taxpayer Transparency With New Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a bid to improve government transparency State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation requiring local governments to inform the public when they enter in sexual harassment settlements. “Taxpayers deserve to be informed when public...

Scherer Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Rauner’s annual budget address, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement. “Throughout the governor’s time in office, progress has only been made when the General Assembly agreed to work together...

Scherer’s Event to Help People Save on Taxes

DECATUR, Ill. – To help people in the community save more on their state income taxes this coming April, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a state income tax seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 13th starting at 5 p.m. at the Richland Community Colleges Shilling...

Scherer Reacts to State of the State Address

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement: “Frankly, the governor clearly summarized the state of the state a few weeks ago when he said, ‘I’m not in charge.’ For...

Scherer’s Event to Help People Save on Taxes

DECATUR, Ill. – To help people in the community save more on their state income taxes this coming April, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting a state income tax seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 13th starting 5 p.m. at the Richland Community Colleges Shilling...