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Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term

Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue working to cut the cost of living, strengthen access to the resources people need to be their best, and defend the fundamental rights of Illinois families. Hernandez released the following statement:

Fiscal Responsibility, Living Costs, Gun Safety Among Top Priorities for Rep. Hirschauer in New Term

Hirschauer Passes “Karina’s Bill” to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Firearms

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, delivered Karina’s Bill (HB4144), legislation that will protect domestic violence survivors from firearms. The product of years of negotiation and advocacy by Hirschauer along with domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates, Karina’s Bill will clarify and strengthen the law regarding the firearm remedy in criminal and civil orders of protection.

Ammons Shares Policy Accomplishments, Priorities Ahead

Ammons Shares Policy Accomplishments, Priorities Ahead

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to advancing equity-driven policies across Illinois, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is outlining her priorities for the upcoming legislative session while reflecting on significant accomplishments from the past year, including over 30 new Ammons-backed laws that took effect on January 1, 2025.

Stuart Announces Warehouse Safety Task Force Recommendations

Stuart Announces Warehouse Safety Task Force Recommendations

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and the Warehouse Safety Task Force have finalized their report, which contains recommendations to improve warehouse safety standards in Illinois, following a deadly tornado in Edwardsville in 2021, which resulted in the loss of six lives.