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Mason Highlights Property Tax Relief for Lake County Homeowners Through Education Funding Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting a state grant program that could help relieve the high property tax burden felt by homeowners in her district.
West Joins House Committees Focused on Higher Education, Criminal Justice and Mental Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, will serve on House committees related to mental health, criminal justice and higher education.
Hoffman Announces Committee Assignments, Renews Commitment to Serve as Devout Leader for Metro East
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, Assistant Majority Leader and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, announced the committees he will serve on in the Illinois House of Representatives. “It is an incredible privilege to serve as Assistant Majority Leader in the House,”...
Slaughter to Host 2nd Annual District Office Open House
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is hosting his 2nd annual open house on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at his district office, located at 1234 W. 95th Street in Chicago to discuss state services, legislation, and local concerns.
Walker to Work on Economic Development, Health Care Insurance in Committee Assignments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With committee assignments focused on health care insurance, finance and economic opportunity, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, will advocate for working families and local businesses this General Assembly.
Mussman Backs Renewed Effort to Close the Wage Gap in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help prevent wage discrimination in the workplace, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at addressing the wage gap between men and women in Illinois.
Lilly Sponsors Measure to Protect Stalking Victims
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Convicted stalkers would no longer be able to possess guns under new legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago.
Manley Named to House Leadership, Committee Posts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will lead as Assistant Majority Leader for the House Democratic Caucus and serve as an advocate for her district as a member of committees focused on human services, transportation and financial institutions.
Walsh Applauds Gov. Pritzker on Fulfilling Promises to State Workers
JOLIET, Ill. –State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D- Elwood, praised Gov. J.B. Pritzker for delivering on promises made to state workers that had been denied by former Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Didech Backs Measure to Crack Down on Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to ensuring everyone has a safe and constructive work environment, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is supporting legislation that would address harassment-related issues by developing model policies and best practices for employers.
Scherer Welcomes Local Pastor to Deliver Opening Prayer
DECATUR, Ill. – Pastor Silas Johnson of Calvary Baptist Church in Springfield delivered the invocation to the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday as a guest of state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Mussman Renews Pledge to Advocate for Education and Human Services in House Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will continue her advocacy for children, education and individuals with disabilities while serving on House committees for Human Services, Adoption & Child Welfare, Appropriations – Human Services and Mental Health.
Lilly to Focus on Consumer Protection, Human Services and Public Safety as Member of Key House Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will work to rebuild Illinois’ human services infrastructure and focus on consumer protection and public safety as a member of key House committees this legislative session.
Stuart Visits Maryville Community Library for Storytime
MARYVILLE, Ill. – To highlight Library Lovers’ Month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently visited the Maryville Community Library for Children’s Storytime.
Stuart Highlights New Committee Assignments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As she returns to Springfield for legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting her new committee assignments. Stuart will serve on the following committees during the 2019-20 sessions: Appropriations – Elementary...
Gong-Gershowitz Introduces Bills to Create Fair Workplace Harassment Reporting Standards
SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her efforts to combat workplace harassment, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, introduced a package of bills to create an improved reporting process.
Kifowit to Host Digital Safety Seminar
AURORA, Ill. – To equip residents with information about how to use technology safely, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a digital safety seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the Eola Road Branch of the Aurora Library, located at 555 S. Eola Road in Aurora.
Welch Aims to Turn New Page for Illinois as Chair of Key House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will push to build a brighter future for working families across the state as the new chairperson of a top house committee tasked with handling a wide portfolio of issues including economic justice, infrastructure investment, government transparency and more.