SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about new factors that can cause distracted driving, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, passed a measure out of the House this week that would explicitly prohibit drivers from watching videos or movies on their phone while...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Highlighting the need to create high-paying jobs, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, backed a proposal Thursday to create the 21st Century Employment Grant Program, an effort designed to allow employers to enter into public-private...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to addressing student mental health and youth suicide concerns, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, passed legislation Thursday in the Illinois House that further directs school districts to offer a specialized training program to...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the tragic workplace shooting that took place earlier this year in Aurora, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is supporting a series of reforms aimed at closing loopholes in the Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card system...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of multiple fatal crashes involving stopped Illinois State Police vehicles, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing a recently introduced proposal to better educate drivers on how to approach a stopped emergency vehicle, as...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is highlighting a recent effort to increase the base minimum salary for teachers in Illinois to $40,000 per year.“Teachers have a tremendous impact on the direction...