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Crespo: We’ve Done Our Part to Lift Up Middle-Class Families, Governor Must Meet Us Halfway
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, worked to ease the tax burden on middle-class families, protect access to health care for Illinois’ most at-risk children and seniors, provide $350 million in new funding for local schools and pass monumental government transparency legislation which revealed billions of dollars in fiscal mismanagement by Gov. Bruce Rauner during the spring legislative session.
Welch, Harmon Fight to Bring Greater Protections for Immigrants, Stand Up to Trump’s Extremism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to fight back against Donald Trump’s hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is partnering with Senate President Pro Tempore Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, to make Illinois a welcoming state to immigrants by enacting new safe zones.
Lilly’s Tobacco 21 Bill Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFILED, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, legislation to raise the age to buy tobacco products in Illinois passed the House last week with bipartisan support.
Gordon-Booth Passes Measure to Help Economic Development Plans in Downtown Peoria
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working with local officials, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, passed legislation to streamline the process of using tax incentives for businesses, including OSF Health Care, that can take part the Rivers Edge Redevelopment Zone (RERZ) Program.
Jones Works to Protect Taxpayer Dollars, Reduce Utility Costs and Restore Funding to Social Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During the normal legislative session, which concluded on Thurs., May 31, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, pushed legislation to promote government transparency and protect hard working Illinois families from paying unnecessarily to state and local governments. Jones also supported the bipartisan, balanced budget that creates a surplus to pay down the backlog of bills that accrued during Gov. Rauner’s two-year budget crisis, while funding essential services that the state’s most vulnerable citizens rely upon.
Hernandez: Much Work Remains to Lift Up Working Families, Protect Immigrant Community
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, worked to provide local public schools millions in additional funding as a result of the monumental education funding reform passed last summer, protect immigrant communities from Donald Trump’s hateful agenda and fought to ensure critical services that lift up working families are funded during the spring legislative session.
Mussman Fights to Protect Illinois Taxpayers, Pushes for Fiscal Responsibility During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This session, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, fought to provide tax relief for Illinois families, all while helping to pass measures that push for more fiscal responsibility, including the bipartisan, balanced budget that reduces government waste.
Gabel Votes to Fund Social Services, Passes Landmark Legislation for Women, Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the 2018 Spring Legislative Session came to a close on Thursday, state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, released the following statement:
Manley Backs Responsible Budget, Equal Rights, Commonsense Gun Control in Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, worked to implement a responsible budget plan, championed women’s rights by ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, passed commonsense gun reforms and responded to her constituent requests to rein in property taxes and other local concerns during this year’s spring legislative session.
Walsh Works to Pass Bi-Partisan Budget that Funds Social Services and Helps Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, released the following statement regarding the passage of the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year:
Mah Fights For Progressive Reforms During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During her first term in the General Assembly, State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, worked to create protections for immigrant families, pass progressive revenue reforms, ensure that all residents of Illinois have access to quality healthcare, and to pass a balanced budget that protects critical services.
Kifowit Delivers Bipartisan Compromise on Balanced Budget, Protections for Veterans and Nurses, and More Government Accountability during 2018 Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, helped pass a bipartisan, balanced budget, focused on cracking down on expensive taxpayer-funded “golden parachute” severance packages, improving veterans’ health care and providing critical protections for...
Evans Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform and Progressive Revenue Solutions During Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –During the recently adjourned legislative session state Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, fought for progressive revenue reforms, criminal justice and gun control reforms, and a balanced budget that protects critical services.
Hoffman Fights for Workers’ Rights, Education, Veterans and Fiscal Responsibility during Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This legislative session, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, took meaningful steps to strengthen the rights of workers; assist teachers, students and veterans; and hold the line on taxes for small businesses and middle-class families.
Harper Fights for South Side Schools, Tax Relief for Middle Class, Urban Agriculture During Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the adjournment of the General Assembly’s spring legislative session:
Lilly Highlights Progressive Agenda, Balanced Budget as Spring Session Ends
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the adjournment of the legislative session on Thursday, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting her progressive agenda to lift up middle class families in Illinois.
Welch Marks End of Legislative Session with Defense of Women, Immigrants and Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, provided the following statement upon the adjournment of the regular General Assembly session.
Metro East Legislators to Hold Hearings on Future of SIU System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In order to make an informed decision on the future of the SIU system, state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are planning to hold a series of hearings...