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Slaughter Invites Families to PPE and COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Event
CHICAGO – To help local families protect themselves against COVID-19, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Bullying Prevention Awareness 365 and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mason Passes Responsible Budget, Fights for Economic Recovery, Environment and Health Care
GURNEE, Ill. – Following the end of the General Assembly’s legislative session, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting her work to spur economic recovery, strengthen health care, protect the environment, and create a balanced budget.
Walker Backs Responsible State Budget, Emphasizes Importance of Supporting Small Business
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Tuesday at the conclusion of the General Assembly’s spring session:
Rep. Sonya Harper Emphasizes Need for State to Leave Nobody Behind in Pandemic Recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As this spring’s legislative session concluded, state Rep. and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, highlighted her work to support the state’s COVID-19 response and investment in communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
Ford Emphasizes Importance to Invest in Essential Services during Pandemic Recovery, Leave No Community Behind
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, reflected on this spring’s General Assembly following adjournment Tuesday:
Hernandez Passes Balanced Budget, Fights for COVID-19 Relief, Affordable Health Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This session, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, fought to provide crucial COVID-19 relief to Illinois residents, worked to increase accessibility to affordable healthcare and helped pass a responsible budget that protects our most vulnerable as we begin to move forward from the pandemic.
West Emphasizes Need to Prioritize Job Creation, Education Funding and Essential Services as State Emerges from Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Tuesday at the conclusion of General Assembly’s spring legislative session:
Ness Advocates for COVID Relief and Health Care Availability in First Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the adjournment of her first legislative session as state representative, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, helped pass a fiscally responsible budget that prioritizes COVID-19 relief for individuals and businesses that have struggled during the pandemic, all while staying within its means.
Stuart Fights for College Accessibility and End to Opioid Crisis, Supports Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the end of the General Assembly’s spring legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued the following statement:
Ortiz Sponsors Progressive Immigration Bill, Pandemic Rental Assistance, and School Recess Regulations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has worked to pass legislation that will protect immigrants from detainment, issue urgent housing assistance, and provide students K-5 with time dedicated for recreational activities during school.
Andrade Expands Protections for Consumers, Heath Care Workers, and Minority Job Applicants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, Jr., D-Chicago, finished this spring session supporting measures that increase protections for consumers, corrects an unfair drawback to healthcare workers, and requests a report on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in hiring practices.
Mussman Supports Economic Recovery, Fights Sexual Harassment in Schools, Promotes Family Leave
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, took steps to build a better Illinois by fighting to support measures in economic recovery, increase healthcare access for women, and family leave expansion.
Hernandez Promotes Immigration Rights, Education, and Economic Assistance for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, has worked hard to develop measures that protect immigrants, advance the creation of a media literacy curriculum in schools, and provide housing relief for working families.
Stava-Murray Focuses on Relief and Recovery Efforts During Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following adjournment of the General Assembly’s 2021 legislative session, state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, released the following statement:
Croke Fights for Affordable Health Care and Technology Advancements during Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the completion of the 2021 spring session:
Croke Fights for Affordable Health Care and Technology Advancements during Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the completion of the 2021 spring session:
Delgado Reflects on Renters Assistance and Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding the end of the Illinois House of Representative’s regularly scheduled spring session:
Gong-Gershowitz Works for Comprehensive Curriculums, Affordable Health Care, Resurgent Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released this statement following the end of the spring 2021 session of the Illinois state House of Representatives: