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Crespo Introduces Legislation to Promote Safe Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to school violence, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working to require schools districts to establish a team and protocol as part of a violence-prevention strategy.
Didech to Work on Property Tax Relief, Good Government Reforms in Committee Assignments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, plans to provide a fresh perspective on ways to enact real property tax relief, as well as increase government transparency and accountability, as a member of the House Counties and Townships Committee and State Government Administration Committee.
Crespo Responds to One-Year Anniversary of Debt Transparency Act Report, Calls for Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The one-year anniversary edition of the Debt Transparency Act (DTA) report, which was a result of legislation led by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, revealed that systemic budgetary issues have not been addressed and due to revenue shortfalls, Illinois’ backlog of unpaid bills will grow by $1.5 to $2 billion dollars.
Gordon-Booth Sponsors Effort to Prevent Pay Discrimination Against Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is fighting for equal pay for women by sponsoring legislation to prevent gender-based pay discrimination and prohibit the practice of requiring job applicants to submit their salary history.
Walsh Applauds Decision to End Participation in Crosscheck
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, applauded the Illinois State Board of Elections’ decision to end the state’s participation in the widely-criticized Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program.
Yednock Announces Opening of District Office
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, announced the opening of his constituent services office in Ottawa. He is encouraging all residents to reach out to his office should they need assistance with accessing or navigating state services.
Slaughter Supports Bill to Ensure Equal Pay for Women
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to promote women’s equality, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is co-sponsoring legislation to prevent salary discrimination and help ensure equal pay for women in Illinois.
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.