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Mussman Advances Green Energy Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to combat the effects of climate change and create economic opportunities in Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) out of the House Energy & Environment Committee this week.
Yednock Advances Bill Simplifying Insurance Policy Language
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Continuing his commitment standing up for consumers of Illinois, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, advanced legislation requiring easy to understand language in insurance policies and agreements.
West Passes First Bill Out of House, Encourages State Agencies to Purchase Local Food and Farm Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, passed legislation out of the House Thursday that aims for state agencies to prioritize the purchase of locally grown food and farm products.
Mah’s Third Annual Health Fair Brings Free Services to Families
CHICAGO – Hundreds of community members gathered at the Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 23 to receive free health screenings, vision and dental services at a community health fair hosted by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago.
West Implores Drivers to Move Over and Slow Down when Passing State Police on Highway
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In the wake of the tragic passing of another Illinois State Police officer performing their work with a pulled over vehicle, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is asking drivers to slow down and move over to an outside lane when passing motorists on the side of the road.
Crespo Measure to Ensure Independent Oversight of State Agencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working to reform oversight of state agencies, such as the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), by ensuring that the inspector general’s office within each entity is fully independent from its department head.
Mah Supports Effort to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hospital patients would experience an enhanced level of nursing care under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which would require mandatory nurse staffing ratios.
Manley Pushes for Township Clerk Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To promote good government practices and save local taxpayers money, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently introduced House Bill 3301, which would eliminate the office of township clerk as a pilot program in each Township of Will County that resides within the 98th Illinois House Representative District.
Mason Advances Resolutions to Bring Awareness to Domestic Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to bring awareness to the devastating effects of domestic violence passed out of the House Human Services Committee last week.
Didech to Host Citizens’ Advisory Committee On the Environment
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to serve as a strong advocate for the environmental needs of the community, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to participate in his upcoming Environmental Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Saturday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Vernon Township Building, located at 3050 N. Main St. in Buffalo Grove.
Walsh Emphasizes I-80 Bridge Repair in Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, held a hearing with the House Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee in Springfield last week to hear testimony from state and Will County transportation officials on the safety and conditions of the Des Plaines River Bridge.
Andrade Working to Protect Children of Undocumented Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that improves the process for undocumented parents to designate a legal guardian for their children in the event of the family being torn apart as a result of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda.
Welch Invites Residents to ‘Pizza & Politics’ Town Hall Discussion
HILLSIDE, Ill. – Community can share their opinions on state issues over pizza at state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s “Pizza & Politics” Town Hall Meeting on Monday, April 8 from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Maywood Village Hall located at 125 S. 5th Ave. in Maywood.
Lilly Meets With Firefighters at Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, met with Illinois firefighters recently at the Capitol to discuss legislation that would directly impact first responders.
Hernandez Cracks Down on For-Profit Detention Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is sending a message that Illinois will not help advance Donald Trump’s bigoted immigration policies by introducing legislation that would ban taxpayer-funded deals for any for-profit companies that contract to detain migrant children. Hernandez is also supporting legislation that would ban units of government from operating for-profit detention centers.
Stuart Fighting to Save Jobs, Racing Season at Fairmount Park
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fairmount Park Racetrack could bring in millions of dollars in additional revenue to support a full racing season and save local jobs under a proposal introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, who was recently selected to serve on the negotiation team for gaming expansion in Illinois.
Jones Fighting for Comprehensive Approach to Combatting Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill backed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will take steps toward a more comprehensive approach to ending workplace harassment and create guidelines and best practices for all employers.
Lilly Proposal Seeks to Expand Fulltime Veterans Service Offices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to improve the delivery of services to veterans in Illinois by requiring the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to establish convenient, fulltime field office in every part of the state.