SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, will serve on House committees related to mental health, criminal justice and higher education. “I’m excited to bring my experience working within higher education to the House committees that will handle...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In an effort to reduce the wage gap between men and women, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing an equal pay measure that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their previous pay history. “No woman should be locked into a...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, joined Gov. JB Pritzker and local advocates Friday as the governor signed an executive order aimed at tackling the HIV epidemic in Illinois. “With HIV affecting so many communities across the state, I’m glad...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Highlighting his focus on education, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently visited Cherry Valley Elementary to meet with students and teachers.“As one of the newest schools in our area, it was interesting to see new concepts and technology...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is inviting residents to visit his office at an open house scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. at the E.J. “Zeke” Giorgi Center, located at 200 S. Wyman St. in downtown Rockford.“My office will...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Hopeful that new commonsense gun dealer licensing standards will help save lives, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is applauding a new law signed Thursday aimed at holding gun shops more accountable. “Gun violence has impacted residents...