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Yednock Legislation to Provide Labor Education for Firefighters Sent to Governor
OTTAWA, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, to allow firefighter academy graduates to receive a brief history of the labor movement for firefighters was approved by both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and now heads to the governor for signature.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fights to End Human Trafficking, Boost Law Enforcement Education Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is cracking down on the spread of human trafficking by passing tougher punishments on businesses profiting off of the practice and funding training programs for police and hotel employees to identify and combat it.
Stuart Holds ‘Cones with Katie’ at Annie’s in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To connect with local constituents while keeping cool, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, held a ‘Cones with Katie’ event at Annie’s Frozen Custard in Edwardsville. Stuart met with constituents to talk about the issues most important to them, including local issues and recent legislation.
Mussman Supports Creation of Worker Protection Unit Under Illinois Attorney General
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently helped pass legislation to create the Worker Protection Taskforce and institute a new unit under the Illinois Attorney General to ensure stronger enforcement of fair pay laws and the protection of other workers’ rights issues.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Bill Requiring Insurance Companies to Expand Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is demanding big insurance companies stop nickel and diming breast cancer patients, passing legislation that will require health plans to cover potentially lifesaving diagnostic tests.
Villanueva Sponsors Legislation to Lessen Property Tax Burden for Seniors
SUMMIT, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to protect seniors from skyrocketing property taxes, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation that will make it easier for senior homeowners to receive property tax relief.
Local Legislators to Host Town Hall on Fair Tax Plan
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, will host a town hall on the Fair Tax plan recently passed by the General Assembly on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. at the Arlington Heights School District 25 Administration Building, located at 1200 S. Dunton Ave. in Arlington Heights.
Didech Rejects Legislative Pay Raise
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Leading by example to put Illinois back on track, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, rejecting a legislative pay raise included in the state budget and will be donating the extra money to local charities.
Slaughter Backs Scott’s Law to Protect Emergency Workers on Illinois Roads
SPRINGFIELD – In response to the recent deaths of state troopers near their parked emergency vehicles, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to protect emergency workers from reckless driving when they are engaged in roadside stops.
Harper Celebrates Illinois Pork Day at the Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chairperson of the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently joined members of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) to celebrate Pork Day at the Capitol.
Mason to Launch Youth Advisory Council
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is launching her Youth Advisory Council at her district office at 36100 Brookside Drive Suite LL 60 in Gurnee this Wednesday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Mason to Host Family-Friendly Reading Hour at Public Library
ANTIOCH, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is hosting Read with your Rep. at the Antioch Public Library District located at 757 N. Main St. in Antioch on June 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Jones to Host Power of Attorney Workshop
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will be hosting a workshop with local legal professionals to provide residents information on power of attorney, a process in which a person grants authority over their legal and financial matters to a caretaker, on Saturday, June 22 from 11am until 2pm at the Steger-South Chicago Heights Library, located at 54 E. 31st Street in Steger.
Welch Passes Social Justice and Education Reforms in Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, led and championed numerous reforms this spring to improve equity and local schools in Illinois.
Hernandez Backs Measure to Protect Workers’ Rights and Enforce Fair Pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported legislation to provide stronger enforcement of fair pay laws, employee safety protections and fair hiring practices.
State Rep. Walker Votes for Fair Tax Rate Structure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the closing days of this year’s spring legislative session, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, backed an effort to establish the Fair Tax income tax rates if Illinois voters support a constitutional referendum in the 2020 General Election to adopt a new income tax structure.
Mussman Backs Bill to Crack Down on Human Trafficking in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Human traffickers and those who benefit from exploitation will now face harsher penalties under legislation recently passed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Close Dangerous Loopholes in FOID System
SPRINGFIELD – In response to the tragic mass shooting in Aurora earlier this year, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, backed legislation that would update gun safety laws to provide law enforcement with tools to prevent guns from getting into the wrong hands and close loopholes in the Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) system that enabled the Aurora gunman to obtain a firearm.