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Slaughter Backs Measure to Crack Down on Religiously Motivated Hate Crimes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the increasing number of hate crimes, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, backed legislation to increase penalties for violent crimes committed in places of worship.
Jones’ Tax Fairness Measure Protects Vital Senior Exemption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Property tax relief would be more easily available to Cook County seniors under a bill supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which removes an unfair requirement forcing them reapply for a tax exemption every year.
Lilly Passes Measure to Crack Down on Religious-Based Hate Crimes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measured backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, responding to the dramatic increase in hate crimes by enhancing penalties for crimes committed against congregants in churches, mosques, synagogues and other houses of worship recently passed the Illinois House.
Manley Measure to Protect Private Consumer Information Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring House Bill 2189, which recently passed out of the Illinois House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Kifowit Passes Legislation to Create Elected Aurora Library Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local taxpayers will have a say over administration of the Aurora Public Library under a measure passed recently by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, offering voters an opportunity to elect the library’s board of trustees, which is currently appointed by the mayor.
Yednock Sponsors Resolution to Raise Awareness of Veteran Suicide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help bring attention to the recent epidemic of suicide amongst our veterans, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring a resolution that support veterans who may be facing mental illness and requests the state to create a memorial for veterans who have been lost due to suicide.
Stuart Begins Petition Drive to Support Fairmount Park
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As Fairmount Park Racetrack opens for its 94th season, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is launching a petition drive in support of efforts to bring in new revenue for the longstanding horse-racing track.
Harper’s Innovative Blockchain Business Bill Advances Through Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, won unanimous support in the Illinois
House for her measure to help businesses expand and grow by using emerging blockchain
technologies.
State Rep. Walker Contributes at Care Package Event for Troops
WHEELING, Ill. – Along with state
Sen. Ann Gillespie and many other area
volunteers, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-
Arlington Heights, recently attended a
Help USA Troops Packing Party event
and helped organize care packages to be
sent to active duty troops abroad.
Manley Bill Values Taxpayers over Politicians
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced House Bill 3301, which
would eliminate the office of township clerk in each Township of Will County that resides
within the 98th Illinois House Legislative District, eliminating duplicative services and saving
taxpayer dollars.
Lilly Backs Property Tax Fairness for Cook County Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors would have easier access to property tax relief under legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, eliminating a burdensome provision that requires local seniors to reapply for tax relief every year.
Andrade Supports Good Government Measure to Prohibit “Double Dipping”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Elected officials would be prohibited from hiring themselves for a second taxpayer-funded position in the same unit of local government under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago.
Harper Passes Bill Helping Soon-to-be-Released Inmates Reintegrate with Civics Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper’s measure to provide soon-to-be released incarcerated
individuals with civics education in order to reduce recidivism passed the Illinois House.
Slaughter Backs College Savings Program for Illinois Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To continue his efforts to make higher education more accessible, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to create a college savings program for all newborn Illinois residents.
Yednock Advances Legislation to Support Illinois-Made Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate job growth in Illinois, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a legislative proposal on Wednesday that would require the state to buy products made in Illinois, helping create and support local jobs and keeping taxpayer dollars in state.
Gong-Gershowitz Supports Reproductive Rights, Condemns Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Health Care Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution backed by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, defends women’s reproductive rights by calling on the federal government to restore funding to women’s health clinics.
Smith Bill Requiring School Transparency Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, requiring publication of an explanatory analysis following the closure public schools in Chicago unanimously passed out of the Illinois House.
Mason Seeks Older Residents to Serve on Senior Advisory Council
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting older adults to join her newly established Senior Advisory Council. Members of the council will attend regular meetings with Mason to discuss current legislative matters impacting senior adults in the 61st Representative District.