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Stuart Measure to Raise Minimum Salary for Teachers Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to increase the minimum salary for teachers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week.
Andrade Applauds ‘Bank On” Plan to Protect Consumers
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is applauding efforts by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Comptroller Susana Mendoza to protect consumers through the creation of the “Bank On” initiative. The program, signed into law last week, aims to expand the number of certified financial products available to consumers new to banking.
Mah’s Immigrant Tenant Protection Measure Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois landlords will now be prohibited from using immigration status to harass or threaten tenants with eviction under a new law from state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Increase Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products in Illinois became law on July 1.
Mason Meets with Area Business Owners, Discusses Efforts to Grow Local Economy
GURNEE, Ill. – In an effort to recognize the achievements of locally-owned businesses in her community, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, visited Black Cat Stitchery in Winthrop Harbor on Wednesday.
Hernandez, Villanueva Invite Local Residents to Little Village Back-to-School Health Fair
CHICAGO – State Reps. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, are inviting local residents to a get a head start on the new school year with a Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Piotrowski Park, located at 4247 W. 31st St. in the Little Village.
Walker-Sponsored Bill Expanding Workforce Development and Apprenticeships Now Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – A bill passed by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, to create a grant program designed to close educational and employment gaps in career and technical education as well as apprenticeship programs was signed into law this week.
Yednock Blasts Vistra Energy Decision to Close Hennepin Power Plant
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Vistra executive’s decision to close the Hennepin Power Plant:
LaPointe Commends Pritzker’s Enactment of Measures to Support First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to a number of measures that directly support first responders, law enforcement and their families.
Historic Equal Pay Law backed by Rep. Walker Now Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Highlighting his commitment to equal pay for equal work, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is commending Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing legislation Walker spearheaded to protect women from potential pay discrimination.
Business, Labor Groups Recognize State Rep. Barbara Hernandez for Critical Transportation Investment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A coalition of business and labor leaders is applauding state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, for her commitment to creating jobs and revitalizing the economy by investing in stronger roads, bridges and other key economic drivers.
Harper Tours Urban Farm with State Agriculture Director
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently welcomed Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan to Chicago to tour Growing Home, an urban farming organization in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
Ortiz-Backed Measure Expanding Access to Banking Services to Underserved Communities Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Underserved communities, which tend to be low-income and immigrant, will have expanded access to banking services under a new law backed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago.
Yednock, Illinois State Rifle Association to Host Gun Rights Seminar
STREATOR, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and representatives from the Illinois State Rifle Association will partner to offer gun owners a free Gun Rights Seminar to review Illinois law and assist residents with Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Card applications.
Stuart-Backed Measure to Increase Reporting in Child Abuse Cases Signed by Pritzker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase reporting and accountability within the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS), state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently supported a measure to overhaul the reporting and notification procedures for suspected child abuse cases.
Lilly Highlights the Need for Property Tax Relief
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, is highlighting the need for concrete property tax relief for Illinois homeowners.
Rep. Hernandez Joins Edgar Fellows
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently participated in the 8th annual Edgar Fellows program, led by former Governor Jim Edgar and the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs, to discuss effectively working across the aisle to find solutions to the state’s problems.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Ensure Equal Pay Now Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to help secure equal pay for women and people of color was recently signed into law by the governor.