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Kifowit Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Priorities Moving Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her focus on priorities to help local families, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, responds to the Governor’s Budget Address and highlights the need for a balanced budget, protecting seniors and high-risk individuals and the need to create good-paying jobs to help rebuild our state’s economy.
Vella Calls for Balanced Budget and Economic Assistance
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to Governor Pritzker’s Budget and State of the State Address, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement:
State Rep. Delgado Fights for COVID-19 Relief for Essential Workers and Small Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Stava-Murray Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
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.