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Gong-Gershowitz Bill to Protect Reproductive Rights Becomes Law
CHICAGO, Ill. –State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released the following statement after attending the historic signing of the Reproductive Health Act (RHA), which protects women’s right to choose in Illinois:
Yednock Welcomes New Affordable Senior Housing Development to Ladd
OTTAWA, ILL. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and the Illinois Housing Development Authority have announced the development of a new affordable senior housing complex, planned to be opened in 2020 in the village of Ladd in Bureau County. The project will be located south of Cleveland Street between Chicago and Bureau avenues and should take about one year to build, from start to finish.
Mussman Supported Measure to Protect Access to Women’s Preventative Health Care Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To clarify language under the Affordable Care Act that has been used to block access to diagnostic mammograms for women, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported legislation that will ensure women continue to have access to potentially lifesaving cancer screenings.
Andrade-Backed Reproductive Health Act Signed into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, joined fellow legislators and Governor Pritzker for the signing of the Reproductive Health Act, Senate Bill 25, which enshrines women’s health care as a fundamental right in Illinois, into law. He issued the following statement:
Latino Caucus Reforms to Protect, Lift Up Immigrant Community Await Governor’s Signature
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, and fellow members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus worked to advance a series of reforms this spring that will put in place additional state-level protections to combat Donald Trump’s bigoted agenda and ensure Illinois supports and lifts up its immigrant community.
Stuart to Hold Service Fair in Granite City
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To give seniors, veterans, and children a better idea of what services are available to them in the community, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is holding a Service Fair in collaboration with Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon. On Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., service providers will set up at the Granite City High School Gymnasium to inform residents of the services they can offer to seniors, veterans and families.
Kam Buckner to Host “Coffee Talk” at Streeterville’s Dollop
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is asking residents to join him for a “Coffee Talk” on Saturday, June 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Dollop, located at 345 E. Ohio St. in Streeterville, to provide an update about the progress that has been made in Springfield during the legislative session.
Didech Celebrates Legislation Protecting Women’s Fundamental Rights
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Following the General Assembly’s passage of the Reproductive Health Act (RHA) last month, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is celebrating Illinois becoming a national leader in protecting a woman’s right to choose.
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.