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Vella Fights for Small Businesses and New Jobs
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Committed to helping small businesses and growing the local economy, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, filed legislation to help starting businesses and reward job creators in our local communities.
Mussman Highlights IDPH COVID-19 Ambassador Volunteer Opportunity
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the community and share important information on testing and vaccines, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging residents to participate in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) COVID-19 Ambassador program.
Hirschauer, Villa Help Secure COVID Vaccines for Manufacturing Workers
BATAVIA, Ill. – Hundreds of local manufacturing workers received their first dose of the COVID vaccine at a pop-up clinic at Suncast Corporation in Batavia on Wednesday, thanks to advocacy by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, and Kane County Health Department officials.
Stuart Fights to Close Legislator Pay Loophole
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To strengthen ethical standards in state government, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently introduced a bill that would end exit bonuses for legislators, prohibiting departing lawmakers from receiving a full month’s pay for serving as little as one day.
Ness Introduces Legislation to Lower Out-of-Pocket Cost of Insulin, Aims to Create Affordable Prescription Drug Prices for All
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase access to affordable and accessible healthcare for middle-class families, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, introduced legislation that caps insulin prices that are covered by insurance at $30.
Yang Rohr Sponsors Earth Day Poster Contest For Local Students
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is actively challenging students to think about how their daily decisions impact the environment by hosting an Earth Day poster contest for students K-8. This contest will present a creative way for students to celebrate Earth Day, while simultaneously gaining knowledge about the environment.
Smith Named Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
Smith Named Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, has been named Chairman of the Economic Opportunity and Equity committee for the 102nd Illinois General Assembly by Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Mussman Alerts Residents to Vaccine-Related Scams
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be rolled out throughout Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is warning residents to be aware of potential vaccine-related scams.
Ness Encourages Nominations for Senior Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To honor local seniors, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is calling on residents to nominate their family members, neighbors, or friends for consideration for the 2021 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame Award hosted by the Department of Aging.
Manley Encourages Nominations to Illinois Senior Hall of Fame
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To honor our older neighbors for going above and beyond in our community, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to nominate special seniors in their lives for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame for 2021.
Vella Fights for Ethics Reform with Elected Officials as Lobbyist Ban
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As one of his first pieces of legislation, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, filed House Bill 2389 to prohibit ex-legislators immediately becoming corporate lobbyists after leaving office in an effort to help restore faith in government.
Black Caucus Celebrates the Signing of Equity-Driven Education and Workforce Development Law
CHICAGO — Members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) celebrated the signing of a new law to help combat racial inequities in education, provide better pathways to success for students and strengthen the state’s workforce.
Scherer Urges Leaders to Stop Massive Cut to Springfield Fire Department
DECATUR, Ill. – Following a proposal to slash the city of Springfield’s fire department budget by $1.4 million, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is urging city leaders to find other budget solutions that would protect local firefighters and emergency services and stop dangerous cuts to a critical emergency department.
Tarver Announces Committee Assignments, Fighting to Protect Funding for Local Businesses and Reduce Impacts of Global Warming
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that the state has an appropriate revenue stream that aids all communities and helps small businesses thrive, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, will be serving as Vice-Chair of the Revenue and Finance Committee. He will also be serving on the Judiciary-Civil and Energy and Environment Committees to improve the justice system and ensure that all residents have access to clean air and water.
Mason Measure Would Bring Vaping Education to Schools
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, recently introduced a bill that would require students to be taught about vaping as part of their sixth through twelfth grade health education curriculum. Mason’s House Bill 3202 would amend the state’s Comprehensive Health Education Program to add e-cigarettes to a list of health subjects that teachers must cover in the classroom.
Manley Highlights Consumer Protection Week, Introduces Bill to Promote Transparent Business Practices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following National Consumer Protection Week, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting legislation she recently introduced to protect consumers and promote transparent business practices.
Yang Rohr Highlights International Women’s Day and Inequities Between Women and Men During Pandemic
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To recognize the contributions of women across the globe and acknowledge the burdens placed on women during the pandemic, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is highlighting International Women’s Day on March 8.
Stuart Reminds Residents about Special Health Insurance Enrollment Period
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Families who’ve lost employer-provided health care coverage or are uninsured for any reason have until May 15 to purchase and enroll in a plan through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is reminding residents that free enrollment assistance is available through Get Covered Illinois.