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DeLuca’s Bill Bringing Tax Dollars Back to Municipalities Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill introduced by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, which would increase the amount of money that municipalities receive from the state passed out of the House Cities and Villages Committee with unanimous bipartisan support on Wednesday.
Mussman Opposes DeVos Attempts to Weaken Title IX Protections for Victims of Sexual Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After passing state policies to protect students who have been sexually assaulted, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is standing against Secretary DeVos’ attempts to weaken Title IX protections for students and issued the following statement:
West Sponsors Effort to Prevent Convicted Stalkers from Getting Access to FOID Card
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing a proposal to give the Illinois State Police the authority to revoke or deny a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application if the applicant was previously convicted of stalking and a firearm was used or possessed in the incident.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Reduce Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would create a task force to develop model harassment policies and best practices for private businesses to promote a harassment-free work environment and establish confidential and trustworthy procedures to ensure action is taken.
Yednock Sponsors Resolution to Help End Opioid Crisis
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation that would push state agencies to do more to help stop the overprescribing of opioids and end the crisis that has gripped communities in the Illinois Valley, along with the rest of Illinois.
Bristow, Stuart to Host Health and Wellness Fair
ALTON, Ill. – To give residents in the Metro East access to a wide variety of health care services, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hatheway Cultural Center on the Lewis and Clark Community College Benjamin Godfrey Campus, located at 5800 Godfrey Rd. in Godfrey.
Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Fabricated Emergency at the Border, Calls on Congress to Act
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement condemning President Donald Trump for fabricating an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border in order bypass Congress, hide his own failures and build a wall that an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose:
Didech to Host Office Open House; Encourages Residents to Share Thoughts on State Issues
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting all members of the community to an open house at his new district office this Saturday, Feb. 16.
Andrade Backs Bill to Combat Wage Discrimination
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to combat the pay gap, ensuring equal pay for equal work.
Crespo Introduces Measure to Help Seniors Seeking Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors would no longer have to reapply annually for much-needed property tax relief under legislation introduced by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates.
Lilly’s Family Centers Bill Will Increase Access to Mental Health Services for Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In her fight to expand mental health services to families throughout Illinois, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to create local family centers aimed at providing necessary services to those in need.
Latino Caucus Applauds Minimum Wage Increase
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the passage of a gradual minimum wage increase for working families across Illinois:
Gong-Gershowitz Votes to Increase Minimum Wage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, voted for a minimum wage increase that balances the needs of workers and small businesses, improving the standard of living for millions of Illinoisans and spurring economic activity in communities throughout the state.
Mussman Supports Livable Wage for Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Following her vote in favor of a $15 minimum wage, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement:
Kifowit Introduces Local Students’ Proposal to Provide Support for Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect children’s mental health in highly stressful situations, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and members of her Youth Citizen Advisory Council are calling for a measure requiring a parent or mental health professional to be present for interviews in which an authority figure uses interrogation tactics against a student.
Harper Supports Raising the Minimum Wage To Lift Families Out of Poverty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help lift working families out of poverty, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, voted to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Lilly Fights to Increase Illinois’ Minimum Wage to Living Wage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to lift up Illinois’ middle and working-class families with better pay, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, voted Thursday to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15.
Villanueva: Raising the Minimum Wage Levels the Playing Field for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after legislation creating a fair wage in Illinois, Senate Bill 1, passed the General Assembly Thursday: