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Stuart Advocates Against Tax Hikes for Middle Class, Fights for Balanced Budget, SIUE in Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session for the 100th General Assembly prepares to adjourn, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, highlights her work to pass a balanced budget, cut legislative pay and fight for more funding for Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.
Andrade Works to Reduce Car Thefts, Advance State’s Cybersecurity Needs, Pass a Balanced Budget and Protect Survivors of Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the spring legislative session at a close, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, worked on several measures that would reduce vehicle theft, protect the state’s cybersecurity network and provide more protections to immigrants who have been abused.
As Legislative Session Adjourns, Scherer Highlights Legislative Accomplishments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of the upcoming adjournment of the spring legislative session for the 100th General Assembly, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Gordon-Booth Brings Job Training Resources to Illinois Central College
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the bipartisan budget goes to the Gov. Rauner, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting funding she secured to increase job readiness for in the Peoria area through a new job training program at Illinois Central College (ICC).
Stuart Sponsors Legislation to Help Illinois Businesses
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local Metro East businesses and small businesses in border communities throughout the state, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring the Illinois Home Grown Business Opportunity Act to develop an economic plan for businesses located near bordering states.
Mussman Votes to Ratify Equal Rights Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Yesterday the Illinois House of Representatives followed the Senate in voting to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. After the historic vote, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement:
Jones Wants Police to Protect and Not Focus on Quotas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is cosponsoring legislation that prohibits the City of Chicago from requiring a police officer to issue a specific number of citations within a certain period of time.
Scherer to Host Senior Fraud Prevention Seminars
DECATUR, Ill. – To help local seniors learn ways to protect themselves from becoming victims of identity fraud, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is hosting two senior fraud prevention seminars in the beginning of June.
Manley Supports Legislative Package to Protect Public Higher Education in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help protect higher education institutions in Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting a plan developed by a bipartisan group of legislators to help increase enrollment at state universities.
Rep. Lilly Fights to End Childhood Hunger in Community Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, aims to end childhood hunger in Illinois schools.
Kifowit Passes Legislation to End ‘Golden Parachute’ Payments for Fired Government Employees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, passed legislation to rein in obscenely large severance packages granted to fired or outgoing government employees at taxpayers’ expense.
Gordon-Booth Measure to Address Early Childhood Teachers Shortage Moves to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address the teacher shortage in Illinois, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently passed legislation that would specifically address the need for more Early Childhood educators.
Hoffman Sponsoring Legislation to Honor Retiring Police Officers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is sponsoring legislation to allow police officers the opportunity to purchase their service badges and firearms upon retirement.
Smith Fights for Middle Class Families, Demands Fair Tax Structure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is fighting to lower taxes on middle-class families in Illinois by supporting a fair tax that requires the wealthiest people throughout the state to pay their fair share, giving working families a tax break.
Rep. Flowers & Rep. Harper Working to End Childhood Hunger in Local Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With more than 13 million children nationwide living in food insecure homes, a measure supported by state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aims to end childhood hunger in schools throughout the state of Illinois.
Mah Passes Law Requiring Bilingual Notifications of Landline Cancellations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently passed a law that ensures telephone companies provide notifications about proposed cancellation of landlines in Spanish and English.
Gordon-Booth Measure Removes Barriers to Sealing Records, Improves Employment Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to improve the criminal justice system and make it easier for people to find good paying jobs, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, recently passed legislation to remove financial barriers to seal or expunge criminal records.
Manley Calls on Rauner to Aid Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that women are treated equally in the eyes of the law, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to help pass legislation that would add the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution.