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Jones Highlights Work Toward Fair Taxes, High-Wage Jobs Following Session Adjournment
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, worked to move Illinois forward and build a stronger middle class during the spring legislative session, passing legislation to make taxes fairer, make the economy stronger and make health care more affordable. Jones also chaired the House Insurance Committee this year, dedicating his work to lower health care costs for middle-class Illinoisans.
Yednock Stands Up for Workers and Illinois Valley Families During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During his first full legislative session, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, proudly advocated for hard-working Illinois Valley families by working for a responsible budget, invest in a growing economy, and ensure workers’ rights are protected to help move Illinois in the right direction.
Ortiz Fights for Tax Relief, Living Wage, Affordable Health Care, Immigrant Families, Combats Violence this Session
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – This session, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, worked to provide working families much-needed tax relief, increase wages, protect access to health care for Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions, ensure an elected Chicago School Board, protect immigrant families from Trump’s deportation officers and combat senseless gun violence.
Villanueva Fights for Fair Tax for Middle Class, Protections for Immigrant Families in First Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, fought for a Fair Tax, protections for immigrant families, and to ensure access to quality healthcare for working families during the spring legislative session.
State Rep. Harper Statement on Recreational Marijuana Legalization
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on the passage of House Bill 1438, which legalizes adult-use recreational cannabis in Illinois:
Hernandez Back Fairer Tax Rates to Reduce Burden on Middle Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement after the House approved the Fair Tax rates, which provide modest tax relief to 99.7% of residents in her community:
Mason Passes Legislation Regulating Emissions of Ethylene Oxide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents of Lake County will soon be able to breathe easier, thanks to the passage of Senate Bill 1854, a measure sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that cracks down on facilities that emit the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide. Senate Bill 1854 has passed both houses and now makes its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Andrade Helps Pass Fair Tax Amendment, Lowers Tax Burden for Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, IL. –State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement after the passage of the Fair Tax amendment, which is a critical first step toward providing tax relief for the middle class. The Fair Tax will also raise billions in new revenue to help fund jobs programs, provide affordable health care for communities across Illinois and restore our education system:
State Rep. Walker Passes Proposal to Expand Apprenticeship, Research and Development Credits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to investing in businesses that invest in Illinois, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, passed legislation Monday to strengthen and expand Illinois’ economy through tax credits designed to incentivize growth in research and development as well as apprenticeship.
Manley Prioritizes Fight to End Alzheimer’s Disease in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her work to raise awareness and support efforts to end all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is spearheading a measure that would establish a full-time Dementia Coordinator position at the Illinois Department of Public Health. The coordinator would be responsible for implementing the existing Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan which has been neglected due to a lack of funding throughout the state budget impasse.
West Passes Bill to Prevent Drivers from “Streaming”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about new factors that can cause distracted driving, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, passed a measure out of the House this week that would explicitly prohibit drivers from watching videos or movies on their phone while driving.
Mussman Passes Reproductive Health Act Out of Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to states like Alabama, Georgia and Missouri recently implementing restrictive bans on access to reproductive health care, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped to pass the Reproductive Health Act out of the Illinois House.
Kifowit Passes Initiative for Elected Fox Metro Water Reclamation District Trustees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In her efforts to bring more transparency to local governments, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, passed legislation from the House so that the board of trustees of the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District (FMWRD) are elected positions instead of appointed positions.
Gong-Gershowitz Votes to Pass Reproductive Health Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a push back against attacks across the country on reproductive rights, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, helped to pass the Reproductive Health Act out of the Illinois House. She released the following statement:
Ramirez and Ortiz Lead Charge on Fair Tax Amendment, Provide Working Families Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to provide tax relief for their local residents and demand the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes, state Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, issued the following joint statement after supporting the Fair Tax amendment:
Stuart to Host “Cones with Katie” at Annie’s in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a “Cones with Katie” event to beat the summer heat and talk with constituents on Thursday, June 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Annie’s Frozen Custard, located at 245 S. Buchanan St. in Edwardsville.
Ammons Coal Ash Reduction Bill Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to protect Illinois’ environment and water supplies for those living near coal power plants, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, passed legislation out of the Illinois House that seeks to reduce the harmful effects of coal combustion residual (CCR), or coal ash.
State Rep. Walker Statement on Fair Tax Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement in the moments after the Illinois House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment allowing voters to decide whether the state should consider a new tax plan:“We...