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Meyers-Martin Moves Illinois Bank On Initiative to the House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill –Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, to help lift people out of poverty recently advanced out of the House State Government Administration Committee.
Manley Delivers Keynote Speech for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Annual Event
JOLIET, Ill. – To help raise awareness about sexual assault, State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently attended the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
Mussman Backs Property Tax Fairness for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect seniors from increasing property taxes, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation to eliminate an unfair requirement that forces Cook County seniors to reapply for a Senior Homestead Exemption every year.
Didech Invites Residents to Participate in Advisory Committee on Commonsense Gun Laws
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to make Illinois safer, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to participate in his Commonsense Gun Laws Citizens’ Advisory Committee on commonsense gun laws on Sunday, May 19 in Buffalo Grove.
Stuart Sponsors Measure to Lower Sales Taxes on Incontinence Products, Baby Supplies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring Senate Bill 1858, a measure that seeks to lower sales tax on male and female condoms, incontinence products, diapers and baby wipes from the current 6.25 to 1 percent.
Willis, Welch Applaud Court Decision to Keep Westlake Open
MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside and state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, are applauding a recent court ruling requiring Westlake Hospital to remain open until the judicial system can fully consider the critical services Westlake provides and review the Health Facilities and Services Review Board’s (HFSRB) recent decision regarding the future of the facility.
Lilly Joins Business Leaders, Black Caucus Members in Support of Corporate Leadership Diversity
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently joined members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and statewide business leaders to support a measure to ensure women and African Americans are represented in corporate boardrooms.
State Rep. Walker Recognizes Small Business Week
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Thanking the many entrepreneurs and hardworking individuals who call the area home, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is recognizing Small Business Week and is pledging to continue fighting for small businesses in Illinois.
Manley Attends Presentation on Troy Middle School’s Solar Arrays
Plainfield, Ill. – Illinois House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently visited Troy Middle School for a presentation on solar arrays that were recently installed on several Troy School District buildings. A solar array is a solar panel, often found fixated upon the roof of a building to generate electricity. The solar arrays will help the school district save an estimated $3.8 million in energy costs and serve as an educational tool for students.
Lilly Backs Measure to Protect Consumers from Unfair Insurance Price Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to protect consumers from excessive and unfair health insurance rate increases, passing legislation that will stop unwarranted rate hikes on consumers.
Jones Protects Health Care from Trump Administration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is fighting to protect health care for individuals with pre-existing conditions, by backing legislation rejecting the Trump administration’s attempts to cut down the Affordable Care Act.
Latino Caucus Calls for Passage of Corporate Board Diversity Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement urging the passage of legislation that would ensure greater representation of Latinos, African Americans and women on corporate boards
Kifowit Announces May Coffee Schedule
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is asking residents to share their thoughts with her while she concludes the spring legislative session by attending coffee shop meetings with representatives from her office.
Kifowit to Help Local Homeowners Appeal Property Tax Bills
AURORA, Ill. – Local homeowners are invited to receive one-on-one assistance understanding and appealing their property tax bills at an event hosted by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Naperville Township Assessor Warren Dixon III at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the Aurora Public Library.
Ford Introduces Legislation to Restore Voting Rights to Incarcerated Individuals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the right for citizens to have their voice heard at the ballot box, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced a measure aimed at restoring the voting rights of current inmates in Illinois.
Mason Introduces Resolution Honoring Late Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced House Joint Resolution 59 to commemorate the life of late Illinois State Trooper Gerald Ellis. Ellis was on duty when he was struck by a wrong-way driver on March 30. Ellis was driving to his home in Antioch when the fatal collision occurred on Interstate 94. The 36 year-old state trooper is survived by his wife and two daughters.
State Rep. Walker Honors Troops during National Military Appreciation Month
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Throughout May, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to recognize National Military Appreciation Month, which honors and remembers those who continue to protect our nation and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
West Backs Effort to Give Survivors of Sexual Assault Wanted for Small Crimes Opportunity to Come Forward and Avoid Arrest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently supported legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from arresting a survivor of sexual assault if the survivor has an outstanding warrant for a low level crime and is reporting an assault.