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Jones Fighting for Comprehensive Approach to Combatting Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill backed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will take steps toward a more comprehensive approach to ending workplace harassment and create guidelines and best practices for all employers.
Lilly Proposal Seeks to Expand Fulltime Veterans Service Offices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to improve the delivery of services to veterans in Illinois by requiring the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to establish convenient, fulltime field office in every part of the state.
Harper Leads Innovative Blockchain Business Bill Through House Panel
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help expand and grow the practical applications of emerging technologies in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently won support from a House panel for legislation to help innovative new businesses take root in local communities.
Equal Pay Legislation Passes Illinois House, Manley Calls for Support with Equal Pay Petition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring House Bill 834, which recently passed out of the Illinois House with overwhelming bipartisan support, and would bar employers from asking job candidates their salary history.
Stuart Congratulates Illinois Teacher of the Year Susan Converse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To honor her selection as Teacher of the Year, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently welcomed Edwardsville High School special education teacher Susan Converse to the Capitol to congratulate her on the House floor and add her name to the official legislative record.
State Rep. Walker Backs Keep Illinois Business Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to working to keep jobs in Illinois, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is backing a proposal that would return taxpayer-funded incentives to the state if a business that received them decides to ship jobs out of state or overseas.
Hernandez Combats High Costs, Discrimination in Health Care Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big insurance companies would be prohibited from slamming patients with double-digit premium increases for no reason or discriminating against patients on the basis of gender, race or religion under a new measure backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora.
Harper Proposes Measure to Remove Surcharge on Gas Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing up for consumers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is proposing to remove a monthly surcharge on the gas bills of consumers in Chicago after the exposure of gross mismanagement and ineptitude by Peoples Gas.
Welch Helps Pass Legislation to Keep Westlake Hospital Out of Key House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, helped legislation aimed at blocking the Pipeline Health’s decision to close Westlake Hospital pass out of the House Appropriations-Human Services Committee yesterday.
West Backs Plan to Expand State Seal of Biliteracy to Private High School Students
ROCKFORD, Ill. – The State Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and another language, would be available to private school students under a bill supported by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford.
Yednock Meets with Illinois Valley FFA Members at State Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, met with members of the Streator-area Future Farmers of America (FFA) during their visit to the Capitol this week.
Slaughter Supports Creation of Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to give Illinois teens and young adults the chance to advise lawmakers on policies affecting them.
Didech, Carroll to Host Tax Education Seminar
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – With Tax Day less than a month away, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, and state Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, are partnering to host a tax relief seminar on Monday, March 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Alcott Center, located at 530 Bernard Dr. in Buffalo Grove.
Andrade Backs Bill to End Youth Homelessness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Due to the substantial number of young persons in the state who are homeless, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has signed on to legislation to address the crises.
Manley Promotes Good Government, Leads Charge on Township Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently introduced House Bill 3301, which would eliminate the office of township clerk in each Township of Will County that resides within the 98th Illinois House Legislative District, eliminating duplicative services, saving taxpayer dollars.
Harper Leads Anti-Hunger Measure Through House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To expand options for people experiencing food insecurity, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure through an Illinois House committee to ensure individuals who are unable to prepare food themselves can still receive assistance through a key anti-hunger program.
Didech Supports Security Grants for Places of Worship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the horrific terror attacks in Charleston, Pittsburgh, and New Zealand, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is supporting a bill that would provide funding for places of worship to make security improvements.
Greenwood, Hoffman Sponsor Legislation to Help Military Personnel Receive Professional Licensure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Reps. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, are sponsoring legislation that would help active duty service members stationed on Illinois military bases receive professional licenses for employment.