SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Wednesday: “The fact that our state has gone two years without a budget is unacceptable. Real people are being hurt by Governor Rauner’s budget impasse, and they can’t wait. The lack...
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation to streamline the hunting licensing process by authorizing electronic licenses for sportsmen. “It’s important that our state’s laws and regulations protect the rights of law-abiding, responsible...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police and prosecutors will be able to charge child sexual predators at any time under legislation passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. Senate Bill 189 closes a loophole that allowed disgraced former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert to...
DECATUR, Ill. – To help recognize area businesses that give back to the community, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is inviting residents to submit nominations for her ‘Good Neighbor’ Business Award. “Our area is fortunate to have a number of businesses that partner...
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting a program to reunite local taxpayers and small businesses with uncashed checks issued by the State of Illinois through Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Check for Cash program. “Every penny counts...
DECATUR, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under two pieces of legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “It’s time to put the needs of both employers and injured workers ahead of insurance company...