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Scherer Fights For COVID-19 Relief, Focuses On Opening Schools Safely
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Gordon-Booth Pledges to Fight for Schools, Jobs and Community Development in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
Buckner Pledges to Fight for COVID-19 Relief, Jobs and Schools in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Mason Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Calls for Robust, Responsible COVID-19 Relief
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
Lilly Advocates for Health Care Access, Small Businesses, Cultural Preservation in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Budget Address, Advocates Health Care Access, Small Business Aid
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for greater access to health care and measures to aid small businesses:
Yang Rohr to Protect Funding for Small Businesses, Job Creation and Schools in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
Speaker Welch Releases Statement on Budget Address
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released a statement yesterday regarding Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address:
Yang Rohr Cautions Against Vaccine-Related Scams
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As vaccine rollout continues across the state, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is calling attention to new scams that promise early access to the COVID-19 vaccine in exchange for money or personal information.
Stuart to Host Virtual Coffee Hour
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a virtual “Coffee with Katie” on Friday, Feb. 19 from 10 to 11 a.m. to discuss her legislative priorities and answer questions from community members about state issues and services. To register for the Zoom event, email repkatiestuart@gmail.com.
Illinois House of Representatives Adopts Strong Rules Package for Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives adopted rules for the 102nd General Assembly based on a package proposed by Leader Harris and a working group convened earlier in the session.
Ness Sponsors Legislation to Increase Educational Opportunities for Students with Developmental Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –To ensure the success of Illinois students with developmental disabilities, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is sponsoring legislation that would permit students eligible for special education services to finish the school year after their 22nd birthday.
Hernandez Gives Back to COVID-19 Frontline Workers
AURORA, Ill. – As a way to give back to the brave women and men on the frontlines of the pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, partnered with local elected officials to provide lunches to health care workers at the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) COVID-19 testing site in Aurora on Thursday.
Hernandez Invites Students to Upcoming Virtual Financial Aid Workshop
AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of Financial Aid Awareness Month this February, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a virtual financial aid webinar with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) on Wednesday, Feb. 24 to help current and prospective students navigate the financial aid process.
Vella Commits to Providing Assistance to Constituents in New District Office
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to provide high quality constituent service to the people of the 68th House District, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is announcing the opening of his district office located at 4007 N. Mulford in Loves Park on February 19.
Mason Introduces Bill to Lower Tax on Firearm Safety Equipment
GURNEE, Ill. – To promote responsible gun use, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced House Bill 316, legislation that would lower the state sales tax rate imposed on firearm safes and locks from 6.25% to 1%.
Mason Introduces Legislation to Lower Business Fees
GURNEE, Ill. – As part of her continued commitment to small businesses, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced House Bill 47, a measure that would reduce a variety of registration and filing fees that limited liability companies must pay to the Illinois secretary of state and Illinois Supreme Court.
Scherer Fights For Students and Educators as Chair Elementary & Secondary Education Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee
DECATUR, Ill. – As the returning Chairwoman of the Elementary & Secondary Education Administration, Licensing & Charter School Committee, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will be focused on allocating the correct resources to educators to support students experiencing the trauma of COVID-19 and creating sustainable ways for Illinois schools to cope with the changes caused by the pandemic during the 102nd General Assembly.