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Ortíz Calls on Trump to Refund Americans for “Tax America First” Tariff Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, championed House Resolution 623 calling on President Trump, Congressional Republicans and the U.S. Treasury to refund Americans for the cost of the president’s senseless, illegal and out-of-control tariff wars.
Canty Condemns Trump Administration Measures Driving Up the Cost of Living for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn the illegal Trump tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, demanding reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable child care.
Vella Calls for Affordability, Denounces Tariffs Driving Up Cost of Living for Illinoisans
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is standing up to the affordability crisis by voting to formally condemn tariffs that have raised the price of everything from groceries to winter clothing, and rejecting unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
Stuart Condemns Federal Attacks on Healthcare Access and Childcare Funding
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is standing up to Washington’s affordability crisis by voting to demand the reinstatement of Affordable Care Act subsidies that make healthcare more affordable, and voting to reject unconstitutional efforts to freeze funding for affordable childcare.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Takes Aim at Microplastic Pollution with Landmark Ban on Nonbiodegradable Glitter
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is leading a statewide effort to protect Illinois’ waterways, wildlife, and public health from the growing threat of microplastic pollution by introducing legislation to ban nonbiodegradable glitter in personal care products, this legislation is aimed at reducing one of the most common and preventable sources of plastic contamination.
Lilly-Backed Legislation Offers a Fresh Start After Certain Minor Offenses
CHICAGO – A “clean slate” bill signed into law on Friday will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago. The legislation creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non- violent arrest records, which will automatically seal many minor criminal records, ensuring these records are accessible only to law enforcement, prosecutors and sensitive employers, such as daycares and schools.
Rep. Grasse, Sen. Walker Voice Support for Megaprojects Bill
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, joined state Sen. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tanaglia, Village Manager Randall Recklaus and Village of Arlington Heights staff to discuss how a megaprojects bill could support economic development in communities across Illinois, such as the Chicago Bears’ planned stadium and mixed-use district.
Hanson-Sponsored ‘Clean Slate’ Law Expands Career and Housing Opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – A “Clean Slate” law signed today will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, that creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Mason Moderates Youth Mental Health Panel Discussion
GURNEE, Ill. – As a member of the Council of State Governments’s (CSG) Midwestern Legislative Conference Health and Human Services Policy Committee, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, moderated a CSG panel discussion about youth mental health and suicide prevention on Tuesday.
Canty ‘Clean Slate’ Bill Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Completing years of work from reformers, law enforcement and business leaders, the transformational “clean slate” criminal justice reforms that state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, helped pass last fall were signed into law today.
Buckner ‘Clean Slate’ Bill Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Completing years of work from reformers, law enforcement and business leaders, the transformational “clean slate” criminal justice reforms that state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, helped pass last fall were signed into law today.
Hernandez ‘Clean Slate’ Bill Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities Signed into Law
AURORA, Ill. – Completing years of work from reformers, law enforcement and business leaders, the transformational “clean slate” criminal justice reforms that state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, helped pass last fall were signed into law today.
Gordon-Booth-led Clean Slate Act Signed into Law; Automatically Seals Records for Certain Offenses, Helping to Remove Barriers
CHICAGO – A new law spearheaded by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will provide residents a second chance by automatically sealing minor court records, helping to remove a significant barrier for jobs, education, housing and other opportunities.
Mussman-Backed ‘Clean Slate’ Law Expands Career and Housing Opportunities
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – A clean slate law signed today will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, that creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Grasse-Backed ‘Clean Slate’ Bill Signed into Law, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities
CHICAGO – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, delivered transformational “clean slate” justice reforms, to expand opportunities for employment, housing and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Mason-Backed ‘Clean Slate’ Law Expands Career and Housing Opportunities
GURNEE, Ill. – A “Clean Slate” law backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records was signed into law earlier today.
Jiménez-Backed ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities Signed into Law
CHICAGO – A transformational “clean slate” justice reforms package supported by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, to expand opportunity for employment, housing and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records has been signed into law.
Ortíz ‘Clean Slate’ Measure Sealing Records of Non-Violent, Minor Offenses Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, that will open up educational, housing and career opportunities to millions of Illinoisans with non-violent arrest records has been signed into law.