SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Speaking out against religious intolerance, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is supporting a proposal that would increase penalties if an individual is convicted of murder, assault, battery or unlawful use of a weapon in a place of worship....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To revitalize and stabilize local neighborhoods, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, has introduced a proposal backed by RPS 205 and the City of Rockford to allow local taxing bodies to abate property taxes for residential properties. “It’s...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, issued the following statement in the wake of yesterday’s tragedy in Rockford: “I am thankful for the hard work and service that our local law enforcement provides to the people of this community each and every...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of an effort to highlight the need for students to receive real world training, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, has introduced a measure that would require the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to include on school report cards...
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is inviting residents to a series of coffee shop stops that he will host across Rockford on Mondays during the month of March. “As we consider important issues in Springfield this session, it’s important that I...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his first budget address Wednesday: “Our state faces a number of difficult budgetary challenges, and I am appreciative of the governor’s...