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State. Rep Hernandez Fights for Affordable Health Care, Fair Taxes, High-Wage Jobs during First Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, took critical steps toward building a stronger Illinois this session by advocating for good-paying jobs, affordable health care and tax relief for the middle class while passing a responsible, balanced budget.
Didech Fights for Tax Relief; Secures Gun Safety Reform; Stands for Women’s Rights in First Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to building a stronger Illinois, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, worked to move our state toward a fairer tax system by holding the line on middle-class taxes, as well as to empower taxpayers to reduce the size of government and lower property taxes. He also championed major legislation to modernize background checks and enacted reforms to crack down on workplace harassment and protect access to reproductive health care.
Lilly Highlights Progressive Record Following Spring Session Adjournment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, advanced significant progressive reforms during the spring legislative session, fighting for fair taxes on the middle class, higher wages for working families, and affordable health care for Illinois families.
State Rep. Walker Backs Balanced Budget, Highlights Work to Build a Stronger Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to putting Illinois back on track after years of crisis, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, concluded this year’s spring legislative session Friday by backing a responsible, balanced budget that holds the line on middle class taxes while investing in education, health care, career training and critical services that families depend on.
Davis Works to Build a Stronger Middle Class, Highlights Work Done this Session in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session concluded Friday, state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, helped pass a balanced budget that prioritizes investment in education, health care and critical services, while highlighting his work to put Illinois back on track.
Ammons Highlights Progressive Reforms Following Adjournment of Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is highlighting her efforts to build a stronger Illinois and a stronger middle class by supporting policies that lower taxes, stabilize state finances, offer better paying jobs and keeping health care affordable during the spring legislative session.
Slaughter Backs Fair Tax, Expanded Access to Health Care and Criminal Justice Reform in Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Throughout the 2019 Legislative Session, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, advocated for middle-class families by supporting a Fair Tax, protected access to health care, backed commonsense gun safety legislation and fought for criminal justice reforms.
Crespo Fights for Tax Relief, Safer Schools, Health Care for Seniors, Women’s Rights this Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, worked to provide much-needed stability and tax relief to middle-class families and seniors, and championed reforms to improve school safety, crack down on workplace harassment and ensure equal pay for equal work during the spring legislative session.
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.