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Yang Rohr Cracks Down on Weapons of War with Assault Rifle Ban
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement regarding the Protect Illinois Communities Act, critical gun safety legislation that ends the sale of assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire devices in Illinois:
Rep. Faver-Dias Begins First Term, Prioritizing Education, Property Tax Reform Healthcare Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver-Dias, D-Grayslake, begins her first term in office, with a focus on lowering property taxes, improving education, protecting a women’s right to access essential health care and supporting our small businesses.
Gong-Gershowitz Named Whip of House Asian American Caucus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Northbrook, issued this statement following her appointment as whip of the House Asian American Caucus:
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:
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: