Apr 27, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big businesses that ship local jobs overseas will be required to pay back every dime they’ve received from Illinois taxpayers and barred from receiving any future taxpayer-funded deals under a measure passed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr.,...
Apr 25, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD Ill. – In response to the proposed layoffs of nurses in Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) facilities, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, helped pass legislation that would prevent the department from reducing the number of medical and mental...
Apr 17, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, to help save taxpayer dollars and ensure motorists continue receiving vehicle registration reminders in the mail recently passed the House. “Many drivers are used to receiving vehicle...
Apr 10, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans will have better access to health services, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and job training under legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, intended to help returning service members transition into...
Apr 7, 2017 | Walsh
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, announced that the Joliet Public Library will receive a $125,000 grant to improve facilities through the office of the Illinois Secretary of State. “Joliet is fortunate to have a great library system with...
Apr 5, 2017 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First responders and other local services would receive promised state funding under legislation passed recently by state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood. “Keeping our families safe is one of the most vital functions of our cities and villages, and...