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Gordon-Booth Named Speaker Pro Tempore, Will be House Democrats’ Lead Budget Negotiator
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, has been selected to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore and lead budget negotiator for the House Democrats during the 103rd General Assembly. The move is historic, as no African American or woman has served as lead budget negotiator in the House in the state’s 204-year history.
Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus Elects Leadership for 103rd General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus (IHDWC) recently elected their leadership team for the 103rd General Assembly. They are:
Rep. Norma Hernandez Takes Office with Commitment to Supporting Middle-Class Families, Healthcare Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, took office as a new voice for Cook County and DuPage County communities, with a commitment to prioritizing the rights of working families, making health care more affordable and investing in local communities.
Hernandez Enters New Term with Focus on Continued Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking office for a new legislative session:
New Rep. Sharon Chung Lays Out Goals for First Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, was inaugurated Wednesday, beginning her effort to provide tax relief, create jobs, rebuild crumbling infrastructure and support women’s rights.
Lilly Starts New Term, Emphasizes Need to Support Most Vulnerable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term:
Hanson Begins State Rep. Term, Emphasizes Need to Help Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reiterating the need to prioritize and support working families, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, took the oath of office Wednesday as the General Assembly began its new two-year term.
Rep. Buckner Responds to Tragic Death in Bronzeville Building Collapse
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the news that a construction worker passed away after being pulled from the collapse of a 141-year-old building in Bronzeville:
Yang Rohr Statement Strengthens Reproductive Freedoms in Illinois with New Law
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement Friday after passing legislation that defends, strengthens, and expands reproductive rights in Illinois.
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.