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Hernandez Invites Local Residents to Share Ideas for New Legislation
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting residents of her district to help shape her 2021 legislative agenda by sending in ideas for new laws to her district office.
Gordon-Booth Named Speaker Pro Tempore
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was named Speaker Pro Tempore in the leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving alongside newly elected Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, the first African American in Illinois history to serve as speaker.
Stuart, Hoffman Applaud Progress on SIUe Health Science Building
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – As a part of their continued advocacy for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, are highlighting upcoming progress to the campus as the Health Science Building enters the designing phase.
Mason Welcomes Speaker Welch
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement on Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s election to serve as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives:
Rep. Thaddeus Jones Congratulates Speaker Welch, Applauds Criminal Justice and Housing Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, who began a new term as state representative on Wednesday, released the following statement:
Data In from First Report on Stuart-Backed Streamline of Professional Licensing Process for Military Families
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – A total of 275 military service members and their spouses were quickly licensed to begin working in 2020 thanks to a law passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. Stuart sponsored House Bill 1652, which fast-tracks the professional licensing process for military families who relocate to Illinois by requiring that their completed applications be reviewed within 60 days.
Tarver Begins New Term, Continues Fight against Police Brutality and Other Issues Plaguing Black Community
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following a lame duck session that highlighted the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ agenda to end police brutality and provide resources to the black community, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, was sworn into a new term where he will continue his fight for equality for minority communities. He issued the following statement at the beginning of the 102nd General Assembly:
Mussman Begins New Term Focused on Addressing COVID-19, Providing Relief to Those Hit Hardest
SPRINGFIELD, IL – After being sworn in to the 102nd General Assembly on Wednesday, State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement:
Slaughter Passes Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Reform Package to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A package of landmark criminal justice and policing reforms led by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, have been approved by the House and Senate, making Illinois a leader in the effort to root out systemic racism and ensure justice and equality for all residents.
Mason Highlights Distribution of COVID-19 Business Grants, Calls for Additional Economic Relief
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is commending the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s administration of more than $800,000 in Business Interruption Grants to businesses in her district. The grants were awarded to businesses that experienced operational disruptions due to COVID-19. Mason is also advocating for the creation of new emergency funding programs to support small businesses through the end of the pandemic.
Avelar Prioritizes COVID-19 Relief, Access to Health Care in First Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After taking the oath of office for the 102nd General Assembly on Wednesday, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement:
State Rep. Margaret Croke Takes Office to Work for Reproductive Rights, Affordable Health Care, Small Business Assistance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, was sworn in for her first full term as an Illinois representative on Wednesday. She previously served the final days the term of her predecessor state Rep. Yoni Pizer. This is her first step towards completing a legislative agenda focused on securing reproductive rights, ensuring affordable health care for all Illinoisans and assisting local businesses following the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Croke issued the following statement after her inauguration:
Gong-Gershowitz Welcomes New Leadership, Congratulates Speaker Welch
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, who was sworn in for her second term as an Illinois state representative for the 17th district on Wednesday, released the following statement:
Black Caucus Chair Harper Issues Statement on Election of Emanuel “Chris” Welch as Illinois House Speaker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, Joint Caucus Chair for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC), issued the following statement regarding the election of state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, as the first African American Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives:
Yang Rohr Inaugurated to First Term, Committed to Providing Tax Relief for Families and Investing in Small Businesses and Workforce
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, took the oath of office and became the 41st District’s new state representative in the Illinois House for the 102nd General Assembly. She issued the following statement:
Lilly Pledges to Fight for Health Care Access, Equitable Recovery in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in for a new term in the Illinois House of Representatives, Wednesday:
New State Rep. Maura Hirschauer Takes Office with Focus on COVID Relief, Health Care Affordability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Elementary school teacher and community activist Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was sworn in as a new state representative, Wednesday, taking office committed to work on relief for families and small businesses struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic and fight for quality, affordable health care.
Ness Sworn In, Reaffirms Pledge to Lift Up Small Businesses and Families, Restore Public Trust with Ethics Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the Inauguration of the 102nd General Assembly, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, highlighted her plans to boost the economy, address skyrocketing property taxes and work for good government reforms.