SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas K. Smith, D-Chicago, issued the following statement upon the General Assembly’s adjournment this week: “Over the past year, we’ve seen the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our communities and on our families. The...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, has been named Chairman of the Economic Opportunity and Equity committee for the 102nd Illinois General Assembly by Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch. “It’s an honor and a privilege to chair this...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget address on Wednesday: “The governor’s address was a good starting point but there is so much more that needs to get...
CHICAGO – High school students will have the opportunity to leave their school in order to vote under a new law passed by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, and signed into law Wednesday, Jan. 22. “Voting is one of the most important civic responsibilities we will...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, recently voted to consolidate the assets and management of over 650 local police and fire pension systems, a move that will bring property tax relief and increased pension security for first responders. “Property taxes...
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to support and celebrate small, local community businesses this Saturday in recognition of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. “Small and local...