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Rep. Scherer Starts New Term, Continues to Fight for Working Families and Central Illinois Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Wednesday upon taking office for a new term in the Illinois House:
Benton Takes Office, Focused on Affordable Child Care, Support for Middle-Class Families
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – Union ironworker and community leader Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, took office as a new state Representative in Will and Kendall Counties on Wednesday. He intends to focus on expanding training opportunities for work in the trades, reducing costs for families, supporting workers’ rights, fighting for property tax relief and making healthcare more affordable for all.
Davis Begins New Term, Prioritizes State Procurement Diversity, Education and Economic Development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Beginning his 11th term in the state legislature with a sharp focus on increasing support for education, economic development and diversity in the state procurement process, State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, issued the following statement Wednesday:
Ford Helps Secure $9 Million for College Mental Health Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Campus mental health services are in line to receive $9 million in additional state funding this year following the advocacy of state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago, Young Invincibles and other advocates.
Kifowit Begins New Term, Highlights Efforts to Support Veterans and Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
West takes Oath, Emphasizes Work Ahead to Support Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
Rep. Rashid Makes History as the First Palestinian-American Member of the General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking office as the first Palestinian-American to join the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, will fight for economic, housing and racial justice while bringing more visibility to the issues affecting the Arab and Muslim communities across the state.
Gordon-Booth Begins New Term, Underscores Support of Reproductive Freedoms, Public Safety Efforts and Education Funding
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
New Rep. Gregg Johnson Lays Out Goals for First Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, issued this statement following his inauguration Wednesday:
Hoffman Starts New Term, Pledges to Prioritize Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
Vella Marks New Term, Emphasizes Need to Focus on Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
DeLuca Begins New Term, Outlines Priorities to Lower Property Taxes, Invest in Public Safety and Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
Rep. Mussman Begins Another Term, Continuing Work to Improve Lives and Move Illinois Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement Wednesday, beginning a new term in the Illinois House:
Avelar Prioritizes Working Families, Health Care Access in Second Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking office for her second term in the Illinois House:
Gabel Lays Out Goals for New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, issued this statement at the beginning of the new legislative session:
Mason Looks to Address Mental Health, Education, Health Care in New Term
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, released the following statement Wednesday, taking the oath of office for a new legislative session:
Walker Sworn into New Term, Emphasizes Work to Curb Gun Violence, Protect Reproductive Freedoms, Support Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
Organizer, Lifelong Skokie Resident Olickal Takes Office with Focus on Health Care, Workforce Development
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, took office Wednesday as new progressive voice for northwest side communities. Building on career spent helping communities build political power, Olickal will use his seat in the House to crack down on illegal guns, protect the right to choose, make health care more affordable, and make sure local voices heard in Springfield.