SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To continue his efforts to make higher education more accessible, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to create a college savings program for all newborn Illinois residents.“We must invest in our children and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create the Clean Water Workforce Pipeline Program that would prepare and support individuals seeking a career in Illinois’ water infrastructure. “Our state water system needs...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to give local parents a voice in their children’s education by requiring members of the Chicago School Board to be elected by local residents. “I believe parents and community members...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to protect sexual assault victims from being directly questioned by their abusers in court proceedings. “There is no question of how difficult it is for survivors to relive traumatic...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is promoting higher education by encouraging local students to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship. “With rising costs of attending college, students are choosing between...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to give Illinois teens and young adults the chance to advise lawmakers on policies affecting them.“Legislation often has significant impacts on our state’s youth, while they have...