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Tarver Fights for Families, Small Businesses, and Supports a Balanced Budget for COVID-19 Recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, released the following statement after the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly’s special session:
Gong-Gershowitz Supports Responsible Budget, Prioritizes Residents’ Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the Illinois legislature’s session concluded, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, supported a responsible budget that protects essential services and provides resources for communities weathering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stuart Highlights New ‘Get Hired’ Portal for Job Seekers
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – With Illinois facing record unemployment as a result of COVID-19, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting a new state resource designed to connect workers with available job and career training opportunities.
Delgado Supports Balanced Budget, Fights for Critical Resources during COVID-19 Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, released the statement below following the adjournment of the Illinois General Assembly’s special session:
Walker Passes Balanced Budget, Focuses on Critical State Services during COVID-19 Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Friday after working to balance the state budget and provide critical resources to families affected by COVID-19:
Mussman Works to Ensure Funding for Essential Services, COVID-19 Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the state responds to the COVID-19 health crisis, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, returned to Springfield to fight for a balanced budget that ensures funding for essential services, puts protections in place for workers and taxpayers affected by the crisis, works to expand access to affordable health care and helps schools adapt to remote learning.
Hernandez Passes Balanced Budget to Ensure Access to Health Care, Essential Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement Sunday after the conclusion of a special session to address the state’s most urgent needs amid the coronavirus pandemic:
Mason Applauds Approval of COVID-19 Assistance, Property Tax Relief and Balanced Budget
GURNEE, Ill. – Following the end of a spring legislative session that was abbreviated due to the coronavirus outbreak, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing her support for the General Assembly’s passage of several COVID-19 relief measures, property tax relief and a balanced budget.
Stuart Continues Support for Community, Pledges to Donate COLA to Metro East Community Organizations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a part of her continued efforts to demand fiscal responsibility from Springfield politicians, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has pledged to donate the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) lawmakers will receive for the next fiscal year to the Cougar Cupboard food pantry and I Support the Girls – Edwardsville to show support for community organizations that help residents in need.
Rep. Hernandez Fights for Essential Service Funding, COVID-19 Relief
AURORA, Ill. – Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, took critical steps to address Illinois’ most urgent priorities by passing a balanced budget, advocating for essential workers, expanding tele-health and mental health resources, providing immediate property tax relief for homeowners and helping our schools accommodate e-learning.
Buckner Champions Balanced Budget, Secures Funding for Critical Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the completion of a special session to address the state budget and other pressing legislation, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Slaughter Backs Balanced Budget, COVID-19 Relief Measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At the conclusion of this spring’s special session, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Harper Backs Budget Plan to Fight COVID-19, Prioritize Essential Community Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement following the conclusion of session:
West Backs Spending Plan Focused on COVID-19 Crisis, Health Care Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Sunday at the conclusion of this spring’s session:
Andrade Prioritizes Essential Services, Supports Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the Illinois legislature’s emergency session concluded, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, supported a balanced budget that protects essential services and provides resources for communities weathering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mah Advocates for Working Families and Protections for Immigrant Community and Seniors During Special Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after conclusion of a special legislative session to provide critical services and resources for families facing the COVID-19 pandemic:
Scherer Fights for Working Families During Special Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement after the conclusion of a special legislative session to provide critical services and resources for families facing the COVID-19 pandemic:
Welch Fights For Working Families In Midst of COVID-19 Crisis
HILLSIDE, Ill. –State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after the conclusion of a special legislative session to provide critical services and resources for families facing the COVID-19 pandemic: