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Rep. Rick Ryan Responds to State of the State Address, Prioritizes Cutting Costs for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, responded to the budget address on Wednesday by prioritizing cutting costs for working families:
Andrade Outlines Cost of Living Priorities in Budget Response
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, will focus on cutting costs for everyday Illinoisans in upcoming discussions on the new state budget, continuing his commitment to the kitchen table issues affecting his community.
State Representative Bob Morgan Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
(Springfield, IL) – State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), released the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Ford Reacts to Governor’s Proposed Higher Education Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As budget discussions begin, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is expressing encouragement by the governor’s introduced higher education spending plan and is urging Springfield to take further action to support and expand college...
Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s State of the State: Cost of Living is My Top Priority
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, outlined her strong commitment to cutting the cost of living for everyday Illinoisans in her response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address.
Avelar Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Focusing On Community Needs & Reducing Costs
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Crawford Brings Fresh Face, Ideas to Upcoming Budget Talks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, will focus on cutting costs, raising the standard of living for neighborhood families in upcoming budget and legislative negotiations, following Governor Pritzker’s State of the State Address.
Grasse Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Manley Voices Opposition to Extreme Trump Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, condemned the cruel, destructive, and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.
Statement from IL Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid on the Governor’s Budget Address:
“I will be reviewing the Governor’s budget proposal in depth to ensure that it protects working families and doesn’t cut critical services and programs.
Lisa Hernandez Helps Educate Business Owners, Immigrant Workers Amidst ICE Raids
BERWYN, Ill. – As federal immigration officials continue to threaten fearful immigrant families, workers and communities, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering with the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (IHCC) and the business community for a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. at La Parra Restaurant in Berwyn.
Benton Fighting for Tax Relief, Quality Healthcare in New Legislative Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, will fight for tax relief for working families, work to make healthcare better and more affordable, and push additional reforms to make residents’ voices heard in the 2025 legislative session.
Mayfield Challenges Trump’s Extreme Attacks on Illinois Families, Communities, and the Rule of Law Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, condemned the cruel, destructive and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.
Hirschauer Challenges Trump’s Extreme Attacks on Illinois Families, Communities, and the Rule of Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D- Batavia, condemned the destructive and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.
Deuter Backs Resolutions Opposing Trump Tariffs, Jan. 6 Pardons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, recently supported a series of House Resolutions objecting to early White House actions– including opposition to new tariffs from President Donald Trump expected to raise costs on Illinois families and blanket pardons for Jan. 6 rioters.
Ammons Urges Equitable Funding to Combat Black American HIV/AIDS
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Chair Emeritus and notable member of the Illinois Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF), state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, joined Black Leadership Advocacy Coalition for Healthcare Equity (BLACHE) in a recent press conference for Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day to address the inequitable incidence and impact of the illnesses in African American communities across Illinois.
Ammons Challenges Trump’s Extreme Attacks on Illinois Families, Communities, and the Rule of Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, condemned the cruel, destructive, and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.
Yang Rohr Cuts Response Times for School Emergencies in New Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is partnering with Illinois school districts to advance legislation cutting response times for emergencies on school campuses, ensuring that personnel can more quickly mobilize resources during natural disasters, mass shootings and other unforeseen events.