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Mah: Budget Proposal Must Put Residents First
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Walker Responds to Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, released the following statement:
Stuart Highlights Economic Priorities Following Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After J.B. Pritzker delivered his first budget address as governor today, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, highlighted her economic priorities to help improve Illinois’ fiscal health.
Latino Caucus: Good First Step, Ready to Work with Governor to Support Latino Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
Lilly Pledges Bipartisanship to Solve Illinois’ Financial Woes After Pritzker’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address to the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, issued a statement on her priorities for the remainder of this session:
Yednock Statement on Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, releases the following statement after Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address on Wednesday:
West Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his first budget address Wednesday:
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.