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Blue Room: West to Join Mascots Matter in Effort to Change Harmful School Mascot Names

Mar 4, 2025 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, will join advocacy group Mascots Matter this Wednesday, March 5 at 1 p.m. for a Capitol Blue Room press conference to discuss their initiative to prohibit public schools from using discriminatory disability...

West Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Emphasizes Need for Illinois to Lead

Feb 20, 2025 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address: “The chaos out of Washington right now underscores the importance of securing a responsible budget that reflects our values...

West Named Assistant Majority Leader, Chair of House Ethics and Elections Committee

Jan 15, 2025 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reflecting on his years of leadership, ability to build consensus and firm commitment to advancing causes that uplift Illinois residents, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, has been named an Assistant Majority Leader for the 104th General...

West Reflects on Beginning of New General Assembly Term

Jan 9, 2025 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking the oath for a new General Assembly term: “As we convene again in Springfield, I am honored to again be entrusted with the privilege of serving the people of...

West Responds to Governor’s Address, Emphasizes Need to Support Working Families

Feb 21, 2024 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statementWednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:“Every budget is an opportunity to take needed action to support families and build a stronger Illinois.In recent...

ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act

Jul 18, 2023 | Ammons, Buckner, Canty, Collins, Davis, du Buclet, Evans, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) issued the following statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Pre-trial Fairness Act provision in the SAFE-T Act. “After today’s ruling by the...

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