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Gong-Gershowitz Bill Will Cap Insulin Prices, Hold Big Pharma Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the pharmaceutical industry continues to increase their profits at the expense of families and seniors, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, helped to pass legislation to hold big pharma accountable by addressing the price-gouging of insulin.
Stuart Supports Public Safety Pension Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To take the financial burden off of municipalities and create a stable path to fulfilling pension payments, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported legislation to consolidate downstate police and fire pension systems.
Stuart Sponsors Utility Bill Clinic and Promotes State Assistance Program for Utility Bills
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – To ensure residents are maximizing their savings this winter, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging her constituents to attend her upcoming Utility Bill Clinic in Granite City or to apply to state programs like The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Didech Reforms Pension System, Lowers Local Property Tax Burden
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his ongoing effort to reduce the tax burden on local families, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, backed legislation that consolidates the assets and management of 649 local police and fire pension systems into two systems.
Lilly Attends Stop Domestic Violence Seminar
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended a Stop Domestic Violence Seminar to highlight the issues of domestic violence and connect citizens with domestic violence prevention resources.
Jones Fights for Streamlined Pension System, Financial Security for Retired First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to streamline pension systems to reduce the property tax burden, generate greater returns on investments and offer more financial stability for many retired first responders by passing a significant pension consolidation measure.
Mason Takes a Stand Against Corruption, Supports Ethics Reform Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to growing concerns regarding legislator and lobbyist ethics, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, supported legislation to combat public corruption and increase state government transparency.
Andrade-Backed Measure to Cap Insulin Prices Passes House
CHICAGO – A measure to help fight the rising cost of insulin sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk after the Illinois House of Representatives recently voted to pass the legislation.
Mussman Secures Pensions for First Responders, Continues Fight to Rein in Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently voted to consolidate the assets and management of over 650 local police and fire pension systems, a move that will help reduce the projected future growth of property tax bills and increase pension security for first responders.
Smith Leads Effort to Control Cost of Insulin
CHICAGO – Launching an effort to lower the cost of critical lifesaving health care, state Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, recently backed legislation that would control the cost of insulin for Illinois diabetics.
Walker-Backed Pension Consolidation to Become Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, to combine more than 600 police and fire pensions is set to become law after being passed by the General Assembly.
Rep. Walker Backs Ethics Reform Package, Creates Ethics Reform Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to transparent and accountable government, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently voted to make lobbying more transparent, and voted to create the bipartisan Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform.
Stuart-Backed Efforts to Reform State Ethics, Lobbying Laws Pass House and Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address corruption in state government, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported legislation to examine and reform state ethics and lobbying laws.
Lilly, Deer Honor Preckwinkle at Women’s Health Summit
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended the Women’s Health Summit hosted by Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, D-Chicago, where Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, D-Chicago, was honored for her work promoting health care access.
Rep. Hernandez Fights to Combat Unethical Political Practices, Lower Insulin Costs, Reform Pensions During Fall Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, backed bills during the fall legislative session to fight corruption, make insulin more affordable for individuals with diabetes, and reform police and fire pensions to help ease the burden on property...
Kifowit, Illinois CASA Call on Veterans to Volunteer with Local Foster Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan state legislators, some of whom were also veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local CASA organization.
Crespo Takes Major Step to Rein in Property Taxes by Consolidating Local First Responder Pensions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his ongoing effort to rein in skyrocketing property taxes, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to consolidate the assets and management of 649 local police and fire pension systems into two systems, strengthening retirement benefits while reduce the burden on property taxpayers.
Mussman Cracks Down On Corruption, Supports Ethics Reform Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to growing concern regarding legislator and lobbyist ethics, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Gurnee, supported legislation to fight corruption and increase state government transparency.