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Stuart Highlights Measures to Make Higher Education Affordable
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is promoting recent measures aimed at making a college education more affordable and accessible.
Governor Signs Hoffman and Secretary of State Plan to Improve Commercial Driver Safety
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A proposal passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will update commercial driving restrictions due to drug and alcohol failures, encourage safer procedures around railroad crossings and extend the validity of commercial learner’s permits (CLP) was signed into law Friday by the governor.
Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions:
Gordon-Booth Responds to Additional Supreme Court Decisions
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Friday after the release of additional Supreme Court rulings:
Sunday – Ford to Join Walk in My Shoes for Community Event in Garfield Park, Highlight State Support for Neighborhood Center
CHICAGO –State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will highlight a $500,000 state investment to support nonprofit Walk in My Shoes’ neighborhood programs as well as development of a planned community center during the organization’s annual “Stepping in the Park” event this Sunday, July 2.
Harper Statement on Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released this statement following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which ended affirmative action in higher education admissions:
Gordon-Booth Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Thursday after the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding race-based affirmative action in college admissions:
Ford Responds to Supreme Court Ruling, House Appropriations–Higher Education Committee to Convene
CHICAGO – Following today’s Supreme Court decision regarding race-based affirmative action in college admissions, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has scheduled a House hearing in July to discuss the impact and actions the state can take moving forward.
Ammons Rejects SCOTUS Decision, Vows Action on Student Debt Relief
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, came out opposing Friday’s SCOTUS ruling rejecting President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, which would’ve delivered $20,000 in student loan repayment relief for millions of borrowers with outstanding debt.
Jiménez Condemns SCOTUS Decision Undoing Affirmative Action
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued a statement following Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning affirmative action in college admissions.
Ammons, Black Caucus Attend The Exchange Ceremony, Spotlighting African & Diaspora Coordination
CHICAGO – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) participated in the Business Exchange Forum at the Exchange Ceremony: Restoring the Royalty on Thursday, connecting continental African and Diaspora leaders to forge stronger bonds among people of African descent.
Ammons Responds to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Statement Following Local Law Enforcement “Drones as First Responders” Training
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement after joining local law enforcement for a training session to operate drones under the new “Drones as First Responders” bill, which will expand law enforcement capabilities to use drones to promote public safety:
Rep. Buckner Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions:
Canty Invites Community Members to ‘Chat with Canty’ Events
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them while also supporting local businesses at her “Chat with Canty.”
This Monday – Ford, Advocates to Recognize Formerly Incarcerated Independence Day Outside Cook County Jail
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join community advocates Monday, July 3 at 11 a.m. outside the Cook County Jail to recognize Formerly Incarcerated Independence Day and to highlight the challenges and need to provide opportunities for those reentering society.
Scherer-Backed Bill Expanding Access to All-Day Kindergarten Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More families will have the option of sending their children to a full-day kindergarten program under a measure supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Hanson Backs Responsible Budget that Invests in Education, Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to responsibly prioritize resources on the issues families are concerned about, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, backed a compassionate and responsible budget that fully funds support for classrooms, local police departments and lifesaving health care residents depend on.