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Yednock Sponsors Amendment to Protect Collective Bargaining Rights for Illinois Workers
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, introduced legislation on Thursday that would protect the rights of all workers in Illinois to collectively bargain for higher wages and better working conditions. Yednock’s legislation also prevents future measures from being passed that would interfere with the ability of workers to join together and form a union.
LaPointe-Backed Legislation Capping Insulin Prices Becomes Law
CHICAGO – The cost of insulin will now be capped at $100 per month for Illinois patients under a new law that was supported by state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and signed into law on Friday by Governor JB Pritzker.
Jones Introduces Bill Easing Financial Burden on Disadvantaged Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to reduce the financial burden on disadvantaged schools by introducing a bill to waive required government payments.
Walker Invites Constituents to Share Feedback over Coffee
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Residents will have the opportunity to connect with their representative face-to-face and share thoughts on the issues that matter most to them at Coffee with Mark, hosted by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 9:30 a.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, located at 10 S. Emerson St, in Mount Prospect.
Mason-Backed Legislation to Protect Victims of Stalking and Domestic Violence Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of stalking and domestic violence who get an emergency no contact order can count on it being immediately handed over to law enforcement under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, which took effect earlier this month.
Stuart Visits Holt Shoe Shop in Granite City
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – To learn more about obstacles for local business owners, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently visited Holt Shoe Shop in Granite City.
Manley Passes New Law to End the Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault will have new and greater opportunities to bring their assailant to justice under a new law supported by state Rep Natalie A. Manley, D-Joliet.
Didech Initiative Reduces Local Library Dependence on Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, introduced legislation that would allow local library districts to lower the property tax burden on middle-class families by allowing them to collect revenue from the sale of recreational cannabis.
Mussman Spotlights 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is spotlighting the historic centennial of women’s suffrage by co-sponsoring House Resolution 623.
Yednock Announces Infrastructure Funds for Illinois Valley Renovations
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is helping announce that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded grants to five Illinois Valley infrastructure repair projects in four different municipalities of Bureau and LaSalle County.
Mussman Backs Measure to Crack Down on Corruption, End Overpayment of Resigning Legislators
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To promote ethics and transparency in government, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation that would end the practice of paying legislators for a full month of work, regardless of when they resign.
Welch Calls on Secretary of State’s Office to Testify before Executive Committee on Automatic Voter Registration Issue
CHICAGO – The following can be attributed to State Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, chair of the House Executive Committee.
Smith-Backed Legislation to Allow Students to Briefly Leave School to Vote is Now Law
CHICAGO – High school students will have the opportunity to leave their school in order to vote under a new law passed by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, and signed into law Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Mason, Illinois Human Rights Commissioner Speak with Residents Over Coffee
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, partnered with the Illinois Human Rights Commission to host Join Joyce for Coffee and Conversation at Daisy’s Artish Cafe in Lake Villa on Saturday.
Walker Takes a Stand Against Corruption, Supports No Work No Pay
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – In order to promote government transparency and ethical representation, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is supporting legislation that would end the practice of paying legislators for a full month of work, regardless of when they resign.
Rep. Hernandez Backs Legislation Cracking Down on Corruption, Overpayment of Former Legislators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is demanding politicians are only paid for days they work, backing new legislation that would address recent high-profile instances of politicians resigning amid scandal but still collecting a full month’s pay.
Kifowit Announces February “Coffee with Kifowit” Schedule
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her weekly routine to meet with constituents for Coffee every Monday morning, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has announced the locations and times of her “Coffee with Kifowit” events in February.
Buckner, Tarver to Co-Host Free Application for Federal Student Aid Workshop
CHICAGO – Continuing to advocate for equitable access to higher education, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is co-leading a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago. The workshop, facilitated through ISACorps, will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dyett Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts, located at 555 E. 51st St.