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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:
Ammons Votes to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 to Lift Families Out of Poverty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help Illinois’ hardworking families and businesses, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, voted to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Jones Backs Effort to Establish Living Wage for Illinois’ Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to provide Illinois’ middle-class families with a much-needed raise in income, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, voted to increase the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Welch: Fair Wage a Victory for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the passage of legislating creating a fair wage in Illinois, Senate Bill 1, passed the General Assembly:
Didech Supports Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Credits for Local Small
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring working families earn enough to be able to support themselves and their communities, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, voted to pass legislation that would gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025, while also providing tax credits for small and medium-sized businesses.
West Backs Minimum Wage Plan, Encouraged by Positive Economic Effects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, backed a minimum wage increase plan Thursday that is expected to generate more than $19 billion annually in economic activity.
Manley Backs Minimum Wage Plan to Grow Economy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on balancing the need for fair pay for families with the needs of small businesses, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a minimum wage plan Thursday that is expected to generate $19 billion in new economic activity annually across the state while making Illinois a more attractive place to live and work.
Gong-Gershowitz Moves First Bill Out of Committee, Protecting Children of Undocumented Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her mission to help the vulnerable, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, passed her first bill out of committee this week to improve the process of designating a legal guardian of children in the event the child is separated from their parent during immigration proceedings.
Crespo Supports Wage Increase for Working Families, Tax Credits for Small Businesses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, supported legislation balancing working families’ need for fair pay with interests of small and medium-sized employers, bringing billions of dollars in new economic activity to local communities.
Andrade Votes to Raise the Minimum Wage for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring working families earn a living wage while balancing the needs of small businesses, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, voted in support of legislation to raise Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 per hour and also provide small and medium-sized businesses tax credits.
Hoffman Introduces Legislation Promoting Illinois- and American-Made Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To stimulate job growth in Illinois and the United States, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has introduced two legislative proposals that would prioritize local jobs and keep taxpayer dollars in the state.
Yednock Appointed to House Committee on Labor and Commerce
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of his career of fighting for the rights of working men and women, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will serve as a member of the House Labor and Commerce Committee during the 101st General Assembly, advocating for the rights of middle-class families.