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Gill Reflects on Budget Process, Underscores Responsible Cuts and Strategic Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session wrapped up Saturday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D- Chicago, backed a balanced budget plan that supports first responders, strengthens healthcare access and directs more resources toward schools while making significant cuts to government bureaucracy.
Chung Shrinks Government Bureaucracy, Cuts Unnecessary Spending with New Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Charon Chung, D-Bloomington, backed a new state budget on Saturday that promotes government efficiency, cuts unnecessary government bureaucracy, and lowers costs for working families across the state.
Jiménez Focuses on Housing Affordability, Protections for Immigrant Students, Young Family Services as House Adjourns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement as the Illinois House concluded its spring legislative session on Saturday:
Yang Rohr Champions Property Tax Reform, Saving Taxpayer Dollars as House Adjourns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, backed a property tax reform package on Saturday to slash bureaucratic red tape, help seniors save on their property taxes and make government more efficient.
Briel Votes to Streamline Government, Protect Critical Services in New Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, backed a fiscally and socially responsible state budget plan on Saturday making smart cuts to the cost of government and helping Illinois navigate a chaotic situation stemming from Washington.
Morris Responds to Balanced Budget this Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – State Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the passage of the balanced budget this legislative session:
Ortíz-Backed Budget Plan Slashes Waste, Funds Public Safety and Senior Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed a balanced budget plan on Saturday that cuts unnecessary government spending, supports law enforcement and senior services while preparing for future chaos from Washington.
Crawford Completes First Session, Passes Budget Prioritizing Fully Funded Public Education, Senior Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, backed the first balanced budget of his first session as state representative, protecting public education and opportunity from Washington chaos.
Gordon-Booth Backs Responsible and Compassionate Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, voted for a responsible and compassionate budget Saturday that further invests in schools, strengthens healthcare access and better prepares the state to tackle challenges caused by instability in Washington.
Mason Backs Fiscally Responsible Budget that Supports Education and Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Compassion, responsibility and efficiency were the main focuses of the balanced budget that state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, supported during the most recent legislative session.
Mayfield Supports Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Harper Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, ILL- This week, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Morris Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
DuBuclet Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –This week, state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Rashid Bill Modernizing State Government and Improving Cybersecurity Coordination Heads to Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois House today passed House Bill 1631 that modernizes the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) Act, streamlining state IT services and enhancing local government cybersecurity coordination across Illinois.
Jones Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses, Giving Clean Slate for Qualifying Individuals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, backed the Clean Slate Act on Friday, creating an automatic sealing process for certain qualifying, formerly-incarcerated individuals.
Gordon-Booth Passes Clean Slate Act, Would Automatically Seal Records for Certain Offenses, Helping to Remove Barriers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help give individuals with previous convictions a fresh start, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, led passage of the “Clean Slate Act” Friday. The proposal updates an existing petition process for court record sealing by making it automatic, helping to remove a barrier for jobs, housing and other opportunities.
Chung Creates Task Force to Address Rising Cost of Living Crisis
State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is leading the fight to drive down prices by creating the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost-of-Living Task Force which is tasked with studying and implementing cost-saving policies to help working families.