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State Rep. Maurice West Backs Equal Pay Measure
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In an effort to reduce the wage gap between men and women, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing an equal pay measure that would prohibit employers from asking applicants about their previous pay history.
State Rep. Maurice West Applauds Gov. Pritzker’s Executive Order to Fight HIV
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, joined Gov. JB Pritzker and local advocates Friday as the governor signed an executive order aimed at tackling the HIV epidemic in Illinois.
Lilly Fights to End Wage Discrimination with New Equal Pay Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is demanding equal pay for women by introducing legislation banning corporations from using the unfair practice of requiring prospective employees to submit their salary history in order to lock women into a lifetime of lower pay.
Didech Backs Legislation Promoting Equal Pay for Equal Work for Women
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to continue closing the gender pay gap in the workplace, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is supporting legislation that will advance equal pay for equal work in Illinois.
Rep. Welch Discusses Importance of Bipartisanship at Paul Simon Public Policy Institute
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, spoke at the Paul Simon Institute of Public Policy as part of their Pizza and Politics program on Monday, focusing on bipartisanship in today’s polarized political landscape.
Stuart Visits CYHS STEM Lab to Highlight Importance of STEM for Special Needs Students
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, visited Coordinated Youth and Human Services’ (CYHS) recently opened STEM lab this week to discuss the benefit of science-based programs for students with autism and other special needs.
Gong-Gershowitz Introduces Bill to Combat Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD – To help provide a safe and constructive environment for all individuals in the workplace, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, introduced legislation to create policies to address workplace harassment in the private-sector.
Bristow, Stuart Sponsor Resolution to Address Opioid Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the General Assembly is set to convene in Springfield this week, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, have introduced House Resolution 58 to address the growing opioid epidemic in the state of Illinois.
Hernandez Introduces Legislation Expanding Access to Adult English Classes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, introduced legislation this week that will require the Secretary of State’s office to inform people about free English as a second language classes that may be available near them.
Mussman Backing Measure to Fight Opioid Crisis Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to combat the opioid crisis in local communities and across the state of Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is backing a resolution calling on the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to adopt new guidelines for painkillers.
Jones Proposes Plan to in Invest South Suburbs, Cut Property Taxes on Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is laying out a comprehensive economic development strategy to invest in new economic development in underserved South Suburban communities, create jobs and provide tax relief for families. Jones’ resolution urges the state to invest in local health infrastructure, prioritize local economic development projects like the Illiana Expressway and Peotone Airport, and take steps to ease the property tax burden.
Gong-Gershowitz Introduces Bill to Combat Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD – To help provide a safe and constructive environment for all individuals in the workplace, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, introduced legislation to create policies to address workplace harassment in the private-sector.
Mah Joins Renewed Effort to Combat Wage Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is fighting to crack down on corporations that pay women less than men doing the same job by sponsoring legislation that would prohibit employers from using an unfair practice that locks women and minorities into a lifetime of lower pay.
Didech Introduces Measure Modernizing Firearm Background Check Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to keeping deadly weapons out of the wrong hands, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, introduced legislation that would allow the Illinois State Police (ISP) to review public social media account feeds for content that would suggest someone may be a danger to themselves or overall public safety if they were to possess a firearm.
Smith Responds to Legionnaires’ Death at Manteno Veterans Home
MANTEO, Ill. – Following news that a resident who recently contracted Legionnaires’ disease at the Manteno Veterans Home has passed away, State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is calling for action by the veterans home and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mussman Invites Local Faith Leaders to Offer Invocation for Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the upcoming legislative session approaches, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is inviting local religious leaders to offer an invocation before the Illinois House of Representatives.
Walker Commends Governor for Taking Action to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraged by a recent executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker to strengthen women’s reproductive rights in Illinois.
Scherer Explains Job as Legislator to Our Lady of Lourdes Students
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, visited with students at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Decatur last week to help teach young people about government and the importance of the democratic process.