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Benton Bills Target Disrespectful Flag Displays by Government Officials
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has introduced legislation that would prohibit politically motivated efforts to disrespect the flag, responding to a local incident in which a Will County official flew the American flag upside down outside in support of Donald Trump.
IL State Rep. Rashid, US Senator Markey Honored by Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Public Citizen, a renowned nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, recognized State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, with the Democracy Champion award. The award was presented at their gala at the National Press Club, where they also recognized U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts.
LaPointe Applauds New Local Shelter for Migrants, Continued Efforts to Combat Homelessness
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, applauds the recent opening of a local shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Portage Park for migrant families while also calling for more support for the long-term homeless on the far Northwest side of...
Gordon-Booth Backs End of ‘Captive Audience Meetings’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would prohibit employers from forcing workers to attend anti-union, political or religious meetings on company time if the employee does not wish to participate.
Scherer Applauds Efforts to Commemorate 1908 Springfield Race Riot
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Monday, encouraging ongoing conversations by the U.S. Department of the Interior about commemorating the 1908 Springfield Race Riot:
Gordon-Booth Supports Plan to Protect Residents Applying for Energy Assistance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents who are in the process of receiving energy assistance would be able to avoid an electricity shutoff for 30 days under a plan supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
Rep. Mason Responds to Sentencing of DCFS Caseworker for Child Endangerment Resulting in Death
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following response to the sentencing of Illinois Department of Child and Family Services caseworker Carlos Acosta, who, in 2023, was convicted of two counts of child endangerment in connection with the death of 5-year-old A.J. Freund:
Gordon-Booth Backs Plan to Expand Access to Continuous Glucose Monitors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently supported a plan to help more Illinois diabetes patients access Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM).
Manley’s Statement on the Passage of a Fiscally Responsible Budget for Illinois
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. and Deputy Majority Leader Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, released the following statement commending the smart and compassionate state budget passed last week:
Walsh Highlights Productive Legislative Session
JOLIET, Ill. – Steps to help reduce costs for families and seniors and expand workers’ rights, including smart provisions to improve public safety, are among the achievements state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., (D-Elwood), is highlighting from this spring legislative session.
DuBuclet Delivers Equity-Based Budget, Smart Reforms to Healthcare and Childcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Smart investments in historically disinvested communities, reforms to make healthcare more affordable, and more culturally competent resources for youth in care are among several significant accomplishments state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is highlighting from the spring legislative session.
Kelly Concludes 2024 Session with 6th Balanced Budget, Public Safety Focused Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following the end of the 2024 legislative session, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is highlighting key bills aimed at enhancing public safety—as well as his role in passing Illinois sixth consecutive balanced budget.
Rashid Commends FCC Initiative to Tackle AI Influence on Elections
BERWYN, Ill. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it is initiating a rulemaking process to mandate the disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertising on the nation’s airwaves. State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, a leader in regulating AI technology in the Illinois House, released the following statement:
Rep. Rashid Supports Budget that Provides Economic Relief, Healthcare Affordability
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement after helping to pass a balanced state budget that continues to uplift working class families:
Jones Prioritizes Resources for Historically Disinvested Communities During Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reforms to uplift local families, a balanced budget that provides for historically disinvested communities, and new healthcare resources are among the major steps state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-South Holland, is highlighting from a productive legislative session.
Faver Dias Announces Fiscally Responsible Budget, Major Progress for Affordable Healthcare, Cutting Costs for Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Capping costs on lifesaving inhalers, ensuring coverage of hormone therapy for people overcoming serious menopause symptoms and cutting expenses for families with a fiscally responsible budget are just a few of the accomplishments state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, can take away from this legislative session.
Mason Fights for Widespread Access to Childcare, Affordable Healthcare, Efficient Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – High-quality childcare and early childhood education, affordable healthcare, and a major new child tax credit were among the chief accomplishments by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, during the most recent legislative session.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Creates New Protections for Temporary Workers, Children in the Workplace, Menstrual Hygeine Charities, Passes Socially Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A smart state budget that helps families meet rising costs, stronger youth employment protections, and better access to menstrual hygine products are among the major accomplishments state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting from the spring legislative session.